Technical Responsible

Green Folk; Toulouse; In loco; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Green Folk Recruitment is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead the technical and manufacturing engineering activities at the Toulouse site. You will join the site leadership team and shape the site\'s technical strategy, overseeing people, resources and investment programmes to boost performance and drive growth.

The role covers manufacturing engineering, industrialisation, process control and continuous improvement, with responsibility for capital investment, project delivery and

Competenze

• English proficiency is required.
• Significant technical leadership in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of machining and related processes.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and budgets.
• Experience with capital investments and cost reduction.
• Familiarity with quality planning and structured problem-solving.
• Proficient with ERP systems and MS Office.
• Ability to coach and lead at multiple levels.

Mansioni

• Lead site technical and manufacturing engineering functions.
• Develop and implement the site’s technical strategy and plans.
• Manage budgets, investments and cost-control activities.
• Improve process capability and production efficiency.
• Lead problem-solving and cross-functional projects.
• Coordinate with customers and European teams.
• Coach and develop staff and teams.

Conoscenze

English proficiency

Manufacturing leadership

Machining knowledge

Industrialisation

Process control

Budget management

Capital investment

Quality planning

Project management

ERP systems

Strumenti

ERP systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Employment type: Permanent, full-time

Working arrangement: On-site

Reporting to: Plant Director

Function: Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering

Toulouse, France

The Opportunity

Our client who are a global presence in precision manufacturing are seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead the technical and manufacturing engineering activities of its Toulouse site.

As a member of the site leadership team, you will contribute to the definition of the site’s technical strategy and take responsibility for its implementation. You will manage the people, technical resources and investment programmes required to improve operational performance, strengthen process capability and support the site’s growth.

The role covers manufacturing engineering, industrialisation, process control, production technology, continuous improvement and capital investment. You will also lead technical problem-solving activities and support the development and introduction of new products.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be an experienced technical leader with a strong background in manufacturing engineering, industrialisation and operational improvement within a demanding industrial environment.

You will combine strategic thinking with a practical understanding of manufacturing processes and be comfortable leading multidisciplinary teams, investment programmes and complex technical projects.

Required Experience and Knowledge

• Professional working proficiency in English
• Significant technical or engineering leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of machining and associated manufacturing processes.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, industrialisation and process control.
• Demonstrable experience leading multidisciplinary teams, including managers or team leaders.
• Experience managing technical budgets and capital-investment programmes.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing costs and cost-reduction methodologies.
• Experience leading complex technical projects across multiple functions.
• Knowledge of quality planning, quality documentation systems and structured problem-solving.
• Practical knowledge of tools and methodologies such as FMEA, 5S, Six Sigma, Kanban, Lean Manufacturing, SMED and Pareto analysis.
• Knowledge of statistical-analysis techniques.
• Experience using ERP systems.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to lead meetings and influence stakeholders at different organisational levels.
• Strong cross-functional project-management capabilities.
• Ability to coach others and communicate technical knowledge clearly.

Responsibilities:

Technical and Manufacturing Engineering Leadership

• Lead and organise the site’s technical and manufacturing engineering functions.
• Ensure technical documentation and cost estimates are delivered within the timescales required for customer quotations.
• Develop the manufacturing engineering organisation, its working methods and supporting tools.
• Improve the accuracy and reliability of manufacturing routings and departmental productivity.
• Lead the site’s inspection and control-methods activities.
• Ensure that appropriate technical resources are available to meet operational objectives.

Industrialisation and Process Management

• Lead the site’s industrialisation programmes.
• Develop and manage the site process-control plan.
• Coordinate technical, quality and production teams working on process-control and improvement projects.
• Support the redesign and reorganisation of production lines, resources and material flows.
• Develop technical solutions aligned with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Improve the reliability, capability and efficiency of manufacturing processes.

Production Support and Problem-Solving

• Lead multidisciplinary teams in resolving complex production and technical issues.
• Address all factors affecting product manufacture, including specifications, machinery, tooling, raw materials, processes, training and qualification.
• Apply structured problem-solving and statistical-analysis methods.
• Ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented effectively.

Cost and Investment Management

• Contribute to the preparation of the annual budget and periodic financial forecasts.
• Manage the budget relating to the technical function.
• Monitor manufacturing costs associated with production routings and processes.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives connected with process improvements.
• Identify and evaluate capital-investment requirements.
• Develop the site’s short- and medium-term capital-investment plan.
• Prepare and manage investment proposals for Corporate approval.

Innovation and New-Product Development

• Define priorities for technical development and innovation.
• Monitor relevant technological developments and emerging manufacturing solutions.
• Lead site-level innovation and new-product activities in collaboration with European product-development teams.
• Work directly with customers on technical and product-development matters where required.

Strategy and Operational Performance

• Contribute to the definition of the technical strategy in line with company and site objectives.
• Translate strategic priorities into departmental objectives and action plans.
• Establish and monitor relevant performance indicators.
• Ensure the technical function achieves its operational, cost, quality and delivery targets.
• Provide regular reporting to site, functional and Corporate leadership.
• Represent and advise site management on technical policy, priorities and performance.
• Lead, develop and coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Set individual and collective objectives and monitor performance.
• Coach employees and support their professional development.
• Contribute to workforce planning, recruitment and training requirements.
• Ensure that new employees receive an effective induction and training programme.
• Create a collaborative working environment and support organisational change.
• Provide leadership to managers and team leaders within the technical function.

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate effectively with production, quality, supply chain and other support functions.
• Act as an interface between the site, customers, other manufacturing facilities, Corporate teams and relevant authorities.
• Promote effective communication, resource sharing and cross-functional collaboration.
• Maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Embracing diversity in all its forms, our client is an equal opportunity employer. They welcome individuals from all walks of life, irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.

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