Global Industrial Performance Manager

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Who Are We?

A global leader in its markets, Vallourec provides premium steel tubular solutions for the energy sectors and other highly demanding applications: from extreme-condition oil and gas wells to next-generation power plants, bold architectural projects, and ultra-high-performance mechanical equipment.

In numbers, Vallourec is a French industrial group founded in 1890, currently listed on the SBF120, with 16,000 employees and a revenue of €5 billion. Operating in 20 countries, the Group is present on all continents.

Vallourec also represents 40 production units, 380 researchers and technicians, 3 research and development centers , and more than €45 million invested annually in R&D.

Lastly, leveraging its extensive experience in the energy sector, Vallourec is preparing for the future by developing a comprehensive portfolio of solutions addressing the needs of the energy transition: carbon capture, hydrogen storage, geothermal energy, and more.

Vallourec is recruiting a Global Industrial Performance Manager for its OCTG Accessories business line, based at the Group headquarters in Meudon.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the industrial roadmap for a global activity present in 10 countries. You will lead initiatives to standardize practices, close performance gaps, and optimize productivity, ensuring alignment with Vallourec's operational excellence objectives.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Industrial controlling:

• Create costing models per production process to support financial comparisons and decision-making.
• Consolidate and prepare monthly reporting of productivity KPIs and performance indicators.
• Use cost data to drive strategic thinking.

Industrial performance:

• Develop and implement productivity and operational excellence benchmarks, analyze gaps, and propose improvement plans.  
• Define and deploy standards and performance governance tools across accessory shops worldwide.
• Monitor roadmap execution and provide guidance to ensure success.

You will interact weekly with production site managers and central functions, and monthly with the regional COO. Frequent international travel (approximately one week every month) is required.

What we are looking for:

• Master's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in industrial environments.
• Strong expertise in industrial controlling (FP&A): reporting, budgeting, cost analysis
• Or deep knowledge of machining processes.
• Familiarity with Lean methodologies and safety standards.
• Solid financial acumen: cost management, P&L analysis, flow optimization.
• Proficiency with financial tools (Excel, SAP, Power BI) is a plus.
• Fluent in English; another language is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• A comprehensive package (profit-sharing, annual salary review, company savings plan with matching contributions, performance-based bonuses).
• Access to a works council (vacation vouchers, sports and cultural subscriptions, etc.).
• Work-life balance respected (remote working, additional leave days, etc.).
• A pleasant working environment (corporate restaurant, proximity to public transportation, parking facilities, bright premises).
• An international environment (multicultural teams, global projects, collaborative opportunities).
• A strong culture of mobility (international, vertical, horizontal).
• A personalized career development path (annual People Review, Vallourec University, two days of training per year).

And, of course, all legal benefits: reimbursement of 50% of public transportation subscriptions, RTT (reduction of working time), access to a corporate health insurance plan, etc.

Vallourec's Commitments:

• Safety: It is the Group's top priority. Vallourec ensures that each of its employees and subcontractors understands and complies with the rigorous safety standards required for all its activities.
• Diversity: Through its "We are Vallourec" program, the Group is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly regarding gender, cultural, and generational diversity. We firmly believe that this is a strength and relies on collective engagement while fostering individual fulfillment .
• Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Principles: They are at the heart of our values. Vallourec systematically integrates the highest standards in terms of safety, quality, social responsibility, and environmental responsibility into its strategy.
• Decarbonization: The Group is investing heavily in its industrial facilities to continue reducing its carbon footprint. We have already exceeded our 2025 target, which was validated by SBTI. We aim for an even more ambitious goal: reducing our carbon emissions by 35% by 2035. We pay close attention to the CO2 content of our products.