Our client, located in "Pays de la Loire" region, is a subsidiary (200 employees) of a fast-growing international group (18,000 employes), specialized in the formulation, production and packaging of skincare and make-up products. In a context of strong growth but also extremely high pressure due to economic and geopolitical uncertainties. our client is currently expanding and is looking to recruit an Operations & Site Director reporting to the Vice President Operations and Supply Chain - Europe

CHALLENGE:

To lead the site through cross functional teamworking to deliver a safe working environment, that has Safety & Quality at the center of everything we do, that has a robust a capital expenditure ethos, a culture of Operational Excellence / lean methodologies, delivering & exceeding the site P&L and EBITDA targets.

KEY RESPONSABILITIES

30% Leadership/People Management
20% Budgetary Control/Administration
15% Operational Excellence
15% Safety / Quality / GMP
10% Communication with internal stakeholders
10% Planning, organization and site development

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS

• Regular contact with Group peers.
• Customer contacts at different levels in packaging and quality fields – especially factory visits and trials.
• Regular contact with services and equipment suppliers – training services providers, equipment suppliers, site services suppliers etc.
• Main point of contact with regulatory authorities – local authorities, HSE, EA etc.
• Regular internal contact /site co—ordination/ alignment with all site personnel – Production; Engineering;
• Manufacturing; R&D Laboratory; QC Laboratory; Sales and Marketing; Operational Logistics, Supply Chain, NPI, Purchasing and Planning.

PROFILE & SKILLS

• A natural leader of people with a structured and focused management approach that demonstrates living the Group Values
• Educated to graduate level preferably or equivalent experience preferably in an Engineering discipline.
• Experience in factory /Operations management ideally in CDMO and FMCG environment.
• Experience in toiletries manufacturing preferable not essential
• Ability to interact with Group Directors, with strong presentation as well as communication skills
• Demonstrable success in leading and developing CI and behavioral engagement programs
• Advanced organizational skills.
• Advanced communication skills – able to influence both downwards and upwards.
• Excellent RCA skills & associated CI toolbox methodologies in experience in HACCP, HAZOP
• Strong decision-making skills
• Ability to prioritize workloads & ability to drive a performance management culture
• Ability to form relationships with colleagues, customers and service providers.
• Computer IT literate (Word, Excel, e-mail, Internet), as well as business systems (ERP,CMMS etc)
• Mastering French language. Fluent in English
• Good understanding of French Employment and H&S Law & site accreditations
• Commercial awareness and a good understanding of basic financial systems and controls.