Chanel Automation Systems Operator
About Chanel
Chanel is an independent, internationally recognised French luxury house with a diversified portfolio that includes couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, watches, and fragrances & beauty. The brand is renowned for exacting standards of craftsmanship, product quality and discretion; its manufacturing and technical teams combine artisanal savoir-faire with industrial-scale precision.
Chanel seeks an Automation Systems Operator in Compiegne, France — permanent role in Perfumes & Beauty manufacturing.
Role & Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor automated production lines for perfumes and beauty products, ensuring continuous, safe, and efficient production.
- Perform first-line preventive and corrective maintenance on electromechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment to minimise downtime.
- Diagnose faults using control systems (PLCs, HMIs/SCADA) and coordinate escalation to maintenance or engineering teams when required.
- Execute start-ups, changeovers and cleaning cycles in accordance with production plans and cosmetics hygiene/GMP requirements.
- Maintain accurate production logs, shift handovers and traceability records to support quality and regulatory compliance.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying recurring issues, proposing corrective actions and participating in improvement projects.
- Ensure compliance with site safety procedures, lockout/tagout practices and local electrical safety regulations.
Qualifications
- Technical diploma in Industrial Automation, Electrotechnics, Mechatronics, Maintenance or equivalent (BTS/DUT or similar).
- Practical experience with automated production equipment and industrial control systems.
- Knowledge of GMP/hygiene requirements applicable to cosmetics or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Authorization or training in electrical safety and confined-space/lockout procedures as required by local legislation.
- Availability to work rotating shifts, overtime or production-driven schedules when necessary.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 2 years' hands-on experience operating and maintaining automated production systems; experience in cosmetics, pharmaceutical or FMCG manufacturing preferred.
Education
Technical diploma (BTS/DUT or equivalent) in Industrial Automation, Electrotechnics, Mechatronics, Maintenance or similar.
Workplace
The role is situated in Compiegne, Hauts-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris.
Culture
Chanel fosters a workplace where technical excellence and meticulous attention to detail are prized as highly as creative flair. Manufacturing teams operate within a structured, safety-focused environment that values cross-disciplinary collaboration and continuous improvement.
About Cerulean
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