Ingredients Production Manager (M/F)

iPepper is both a consulting and software solutions company. We are an expert and humanist community that supports the best Data Tech Talents in their missions with impactful clients. We believe that by creating a cohesive, fulfilled, and perpetually evolving community, we will best respond to the future major challenges of DataTech.

The position:

The client is looking for an Ingredients Production Manager to supervise and guarantee the proper execution of production activities while respecting deadlines, quality, hygiene, and safety rules.

Main missions:

• Manage site production (natural ingredients, syntheses, mixtures), as well as associated packaging, reception, and storage activities.
• Organize the planning of Manufacturing Orders and ensure their communication.
• Guarantee quality compliance, reproducibility, and respect for manufacturing deadlines.
• Resolve problems related to production, packaging, and storage.
• Coordinate the In-Line Control Laboratory.
• Collaborate with R&D, Methods, and Quality teams for new launches and process improvements.
• Monitor performance indicators, analyze results, and propose corrective actions.
• Manage raw material supplies and subcontracting.
• Optimize site resources, equipment, and investments.
• Ensure the follow-up of maintenance interventions and the consideration of HSE aspects.
• Manage and develop the production team while establishing a safety and quality culture.
• Participate in audits and client visits, as well as on-call duties according to the planned schedule.

Profile sought:

Training: Engineer from a top-tier school, chemist, or chemical engineering specialist. Experience: fine chemistry, fractional distillation, production workshop management.

Skills:

• Chemical engineering / chemistry, manufacturing techniques, perfumery.
• Team management, planning, yield optimization, analysis, and problem-solving.
• Operational English, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of ATEX is appreciated.

Qualities: leadership, rigor, communication, adaptability, curiosity, analytical mindset.

Context: ATEX classified factory, 3x8 shift operation, on-call duties.

An internal training period of approximately 1 year is planned.