Site Manager - Picardie (M/F/X)

The PGS Group has been active in the wooden packaging sector for 30 years. As part of our expansion, we are looking for new employees. 

As a member of the PGS team, you will be working in a rapidly growing company with a family atmosphere, yet in an international environment. We offer interesting training programs and opportunities for advancement.

What are your responsibilities?

• Overall responsibility for managing the production site, achieving and exceeding the agreed objectives set by the group, developing a strategic vision for the site in line with the group strategy, and defining and implementing improvement targets for safety, quality, production, and work allocation at the site.
• Analyze performance, monitor key indicators and implement actions to improve the site’s results.
• Oversee maintenance, technical asset performance and planning of investment projects.
• Provide support to PGS Nord Homblières (located 1 hour 10 minutes from PGS Nord Picardie).
• Propose and/or develop significant investment projects for the site(s) under management and secure budgets for these projects.
• Organize REC production: planning, coordinating the team, organizing meetings, and ensuring machine quality, safety, and maintenance.
• Regularly monitor results and oversee operational performance by collecting and analyzing relevant data.
• Where necessary, define and develop corrective measures to exceed the set targets.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to design, specify, and validate world‑class production processes.
• Ensure that processes are standardized and aligned with those defined at group level, and guarantee compliance with applicable standards and legislation.
• Identify and implement innovative methods for production processes to reduce costs and increase product quality.
• Ensure a safety culture within the site(s) and employee well‑being, in compliance with environmental and legal standards.
• Coach and guide employees in their growth so that they develop the right behavior and skills.
• Assess and provide feedback to (direct) employees to promote their development.
• Take an active part in preparing customer visits, audits and supplier visits.
• Organize employee interaction and participation, ensuring engagement and accountability of all employees.
• Work with the other plant operations managers (FAB/REC) and colleagues, departments and stakeholders to achieve group objectives and increase customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate closely with group management, HR, QHSE and engineering to align site strategy with company objectives.
• Ensure effective budget management, cost control and monitoring.
• Collaborate with functional departments to implement all continuous improvement activities.
• Be part of the project team for investment projects.
• Meet the agreed deadlines for implementation projects.
• Support and contribute to the organization’s sustainable business values.
• Build a high‑performance culture through team coaching, leadership development and talent retention.

Who are we looking for?

Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a production environment.
• Experience in the process industry.
• Technical degree (e.g. Bachelor’s, industrial engineering, electromechanics) or equivalent through experience.

Skills:

• Has strong organizational, administrative and leadership skills.
• Languages: French and English, possibly other foreign languages.
• Ensures compliance with the PGS Code of Conduct and relevant standards and legislation.
• Communicates smoothly and clearly with all levels inside and outside the organization.
• Works smoothly with colleagues and shares knowledge, experience and best practices.
• Has strong business acumen and the ability to manage, lead and effectively supervise a multidisciplinary team.
• Strives for the best team performance culture, and is able to motivate and influence people.
• Safety- and quality-conscious, results-oriented.
• Strong analytical skills and able to deal with more complex materials and present them with ease.

Practical information

• Your workplace is located at PGS Nord: Z.A de la Montignette, 80260 Villers-Bocage France
• Working hours: full time from Monday to Friday.