Plant Operations Director

il y a 2 semaines

Lannemezan, Occitanie, France Knauf Temps plein

About the Role:

Knauf Insulation is a global manufacturer of construction materials, with a presence in 90 countries and 300 sites. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our Sustainability team as a Plant Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the plant management team, ensuring the continual improvement of the site Health and Safety culture, and driving Sustainability improvements in all plant operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct effective leadership of the plant management team, comprising Production Manager, Continuous Improvement Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Maintenance Manager, Process & Quality Manager, HSE Manager, HR Manager, and Plant Controller.
  • Direct production, logistics, and maintenance teams to ensure cost-effectiveness and consistency with prescribed quality, accuracy, and performance standards.
  • Ensure plant property, equipment, and all plant operations are compliant with legal requirements and local regulations.
  • Maintain quality of service by establishing and enforcing organizational standards of continuous improvement (TPM, 5S, CI, lean manufacturing) through the promotion of organizational values and alignment to the KI CI Framework.
  • Define the strategic Vision and Goals for the Lannemezan site, fostering outstanding communication and change management.
  • Develop strategic plans by studying technological and financial opportunities, presenting assumptions, recommending targets, and capital investment opportunities.
  • Accomplish agreed site objectives and KPIs by establishing plans, budgets, and measuring results.
  • Allocate resources, review progress, and make mid-course adjustments.
  • Build company image by collaborating with customers, government, community organizations, and employees.
  • Prepare and submit operating reports to management to inform them of current production status and make recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Select, train, develop, and motivate manufacturing staff to maintain plant operations.
  • Enforce ethical business practices and negotiate with unions on pay claims and matters of common interest.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices in close collaboration and alignment with the KI Central Support Teams.

Requirements:

  • University degree in Engineering or Chemistry or equivalent education.
  • Fluency in French and English (both written and spoken); German is an asset.
  • 10+ years of leadership experience in the B2B industrial manufacturing environment in an international company, ideally in continuous manufacturing process.
  • Excellent leadership and change management skills in a manufacturing environment, with an entrepreneurial leadership approach.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
  • Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills, strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive aligned decisions across cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • A collaborative team player with a track record of driving results, team-oriented leadership.
  • Financial acumen and a willingness for continuous improvement.

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