Senior Process Engineer

The Company

kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act onclimate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter - creating innovative products that enhance product protection shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.

At kp we are passionate about ensuring our customers satisfaction and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

Senior Process Engineering Manager

Location: Pontivy France On site

Reports to: Operations Director

Reporting to the Flexibles Operations Director you will lead the sites Process Engineering Asset Care and Investment strategy managing a team of around 15.

This is a critical technical leadership role responsible for operational excellence and process stability deep technical mastery in extrusion and packaging transformation and continuous improvement in performance cost and quality. You will define and execute the sites technical and industrial strategy while developing teams and strengthening technical capability across the organisation.

• Define and manage the CapEx roadmap and site investment strategy.
• Lead major industrial projects new equipment layout optimisation and automation delivering to budget timeline and ROI through to successful commissioning and ramp-up.
• Support daily operations with a strong focus on safety quality delivery and cost performance.
• Ensure process stability and product consistency through deep expertise in extrusion technologies.
• Drive technical problem-solving and root cause analysis to deliver sustainable performance improvements.
• Manage site real estate energy supply fire protection and site safety including related audits and continuous improvement.
• Lead coach and develop multidisciplinary teams building technical expertise and autonomy across the site.
• Promote high standards of health safety environment and quality (HSEQ) and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• As a member of the site Steering Committee work closely with Production Maintenance Quality Supply Chain R&D and HR and contribute to the overall industrial strategy and competitiveness of the site.

• Engineering degree (Mechanical Chemical Process or Plastics Engineering preferred).
• Around 20 years experience in industrial manufacturing ideally in extrusion or similar processes including automation development.
• Proven experience leading large teams in a complex industrial environment.
• Strong expertise in process engineering and industrial technologies.
• Experience in project management CapEx deployment and industrial transformation.
• Solid understanding of Lean and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Financial acumen P&L cost structure and investment analysis.
• Fluent in English and proficient in ERP systems (SAP) and MS Office.

• A results-driven pragmatic and structured leadership style.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High energy resilience and integrity with the ability to manage complexity and drive change.

• A key leadership role in a global industrial organisation.
• A highly technical and strategic position with real impact on site performance.
• The opportunity to lead transformation projects and develop people.
• A dynamic international working environment.

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