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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Plant Director
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À propos de ce poste
About the role
We are looking for our new Site Director for our manufacturing plant located in Villefranche-sur-Saône, France.The site employs approximately 110 people and specializes in the production of Adhesive Technologies products (Hot Melts and Polyurethane Adhesives) serving customers in France and internationally.
This position reports directly to the Network Production Director Europe and plays a key role in ensuring operational excellence, sustainable business growth, and a strong safety culture
What you will do
Purpose of the role:
- Deliver high-quality products and outstanding customer service at a competitive cost while ensuring full compliance with company policies, legal requirements, safety standards, environmental regulations, certification requirements, traceability standards, and inventory targets.
- Lead the site's operational performance and continuous improvement agenda to achieve business objectives.
- Represent the site internally and externally, acting as the primary ambassador of the facility and its people.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Excellence
- Ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality products while meeting customer service expectations.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence programs to optimize productivity, quality, service levels, and costs.
- Set, manage, and monitor the site's budget to achieve annual growth, profitability, and performance targets.
- Ensure compliance with all SHEQ standards (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) and applicable legal requirements.
Leadership & People Development
- Lead, coach, and develop the site leadership team, fostering a high-performance culture built on accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Build and execute long-term workforce and succession plans aligned with business needs.
- Strengthen organizational capabilities by developing a skilled, engaged, flexible, and empowered workforce.
- Promote a strong culture of safety, inclusion, and employee engagement across the site.
Stakeholder Management & Representation
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all site-related matters.
- Act as the legal representative of the plant and ensure full compliance with regulatory and labor requirements.
- Represent the site and the legal entity externally with local authorities, regulatory bodies, customers, suppliers, and other key stakeholders.
- Serve as President of the Henkel Operations legal entity in France.
Business Partnership
- Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales, R&D, Engineering, Procurement, and other business functions to support growth and innovation initiatives.
- Contribute to wider network and regional manufacturing strategies while ensuring alignment with Henkel's business objectives....
What makes you a good fit
Education
- Master's degree in Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Business Administration, or a related field.
Professional Experience
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or a strategic leadership position, including significant people management responsibilities.
- Proven experience leading manufacturing sites or large-scale operational teams within a complex industrial environment.
- Strong understanding of modern manufacturing methodologies and continuous improvement approaches (Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, TPM, Six Sigma, or equivalent).
- Solid knowledge of supply chain management, including production, planning, logistics, and inventory management.
- Good understanding of financial management, labor law, environmental regulations, and industrial safety requirements.
Leadership Competencies
- Strong leadership and people development skills with the ability to inspire, coach, and influence teams at all levels.
- Strategic mindset combined with strong execution capabilities.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Proven ability to drive change and lead transformation initiatives.
Languages
- Fluent in French and English.
Quelques avantages à rejoindre Henkel
- Un système de travail flexible avec des horaires de travail flexibles, un modèle de travail hybride et une politique permettant de travailler de n'importe où jusqu'à 30 jours par an
- Diverses opportunités de croissance au niveau national et international
- Adoption de normes mondiales de bien-être avec programmes de soins et deprévention
- Congé parental d'une durée minimum de 8 semaines, sans distinction de genre
- Plan d'actionnariat salarié avec investissement volontaire et actions d'abonnement Henkel
- Participation et intéressement
- 100 % de prise en charge des transports publics
- 75 % des primes d'assurance maladie et d'assurance vie
Chez Henkel, nous avons des parcours, des points de vue et des expériences de vie très variés. Nous pensons que la singularité de chacun de nos collaborateurs constitue notre force. Rejoins notre équipe et viens nous apporter ta singularité ! Nous acceptons toutes les candidatures, quels que soient le genre, l'origine, la culture, la religion, l'orientation sexuelle, le handicap et la génération.
ID d'emploi: 26100976
Lieux de travail : France, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Villefranche-sur-Saône
Coordonnées pour les questions liées à l'application: recrutement@henkel.com
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FAQ
I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.