Managing Director

Trioworld Cholet is looking for a Managing Director (M/F)

The Position

Reporting to the President of the Consumer Packaging Division, the Managing Director is accountable for the overall performance, profitability and development of Trioworld Cholet and Trioworld Brive.

The role combines full business leadership with accountability for operational, commercial, financial and organizational performance across both entities. The successful candidate will be expected to understand and actively manage the key drivers of growth, profitability and value creation, balancing commercial development, operational excellence, customer satisfaction and long-term business performance.

The Managing Director will ensure alignment between the two sites, promote common standards and ways of working, and leverage synergies across sales, operations and resources.

While Cholet represents the primary location, the role requires a regular presence in Brive-la-Gaillarde to ensure leadership visibility, organizational alignment and operational performance across both sites.

The role requires the ability to translate business opportunities into operational priorities and to connect day-to-day execution with broader commercial, financial and strategic outcomes.

Beyond leading the sites operations, the Managing Director is expected to play an active role within the Consumer Packaging Division Management Team. The position requires close collaboration across sites and functions, contributing to the sharing of best practices, supporting Division priorities and helping drive the overall development and performance of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Business Leadership & Performance

• Lead the overall performance, profitability and development of Trioworld Cholet and Trioworld Brive.
• Translate Division strategy into clear business priorities and ensure execution delivers sustainable value creation.
• Balance customer, operational and financial objectives to drive long-term competitiveness and growth.
• Leverage the complementary strengths of both sites to maximize performance, resilience and customer value.

Commercial & Business Development

• Partner closely with the Consumer Packaging commercial organization to support profitable growth and customer development.
• Ensure commercial priorities, operational capabilities and investment decisions are aligned.
• Contribute to the successful execution of new business opportunities, product developments and strategic customer initiatives.

Organization & Leadership

• Build and develop a high-performing leadership team capable of delivering results, leading change and supporting future growth.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement aligned with Trioworld's values.
• Develop the capabilities, succession pipeline and organizational maturity required to support the long-term ambitions of the business.

Operational & Industrial Development

• Drive operational excellence across both sites through continuous improvement, disciplined performance management and investment prioritization.
• Ensure manufacturing capabilities, technologies and ways of working evolve to support future business requirements.
• Promote the adoption and sharing of best practices across sites and throughout the Group.

Division & Group Contribution

• Actively contribute as a member of the Consumer Packaging Division Management Team.
• Support Division priorities through cross-functional collaboration and active participation in strategic initiatives.
• Bring a broader business perspective to discussions beyond the French operations and contribute to the development of the Division and the Group.

Organization

The Site Director reports directly to the President of the Consumer Packaging Division.

The role leads the local management team, including:

• Industrial Manager
• Technical / Extrusion
• HQSE
• Supply Chain & Logistics
• Finance
• Human Resources

The role operates within a matrix environment and works closely with Group and Division functions, including Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, R&D and Commercial teams.

Commercial strategy, customer development and key account management are managed at Division level.

Candidate Profile

Experience

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role such as Managing Director, General Manager, Site Director, Plant Director or Operations Director.
• Experience leading multi-site industrial operations is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to align and develop organizations across different locations.
• Strong business and financial acumen, with a clear understanding of how commercial and operational decisions translate into growth, profitability and long-term value creation.
• Experience working within an international industrial group and matrix organization.

Leadership & Personal Competencies

• Strong operational and business acumen.
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Credible and pragmatic leader with a strong presence on the shop floor.
• Ability to lead change while preserving engagement and organizational stability.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence across functions, sites and cultures.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ambition, learning agility and the capacity to contribute beyond the boundaries of a single site.
• Fluent in French and English.