- Location
- Compiègne Hauts-de-France France
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is one of the world’s most revered luxury houses, founded by Gabrielle Chanel and distinguished by an enduring vision of elegance, freedom, and modernity. As an employer, the House brings together métiers ranging from haute couture, fashion and leather goods to fragrance, beauty, watches, and fine jewelry, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to a legacy defined by exceptional craftsmanship and creative audacity. Chanel values excellence, discretion, collaboration, and long-term development, fostering an environment where talent is nurtured and heritage is continually reinterpreted for contemporary clients. Its teams are united by a commitment to quality, innovation, and the timeless spirit of the brand.
The Process Improvement Engineer at CHANEL’s Parfums Beauté business supports the production unit’s continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing strategy, leading transformation projects, performance monitoring, process audits, and production-team development. The role is a fixed-term contract (CDD).
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate technical, organizational, and process transformation and continuous improvement projects to strengthen operational excellence.
- Monitor operations and drive overall production-unit performance by developing and updating technical data, including packaging specifications and production rates, and performance indicators.
- Validate the effectiveness of proposed solutions and define outcome indicators to verify that expected gains are achieved.
- Support production teams in developing standards and monitor their implementation on the shop floor.
- Audit processes regularly.
- Support production teams in analyzing situations and implementing tools to identify the causes of performance gaps.
- Contribute to corrective actions and proposals for production-equipment improvements, including ergonomics, automation, robotics, and organization.
- Contribute to studies and the preparation of business cases for proposed investments and solutions.
- Coach production teams in developing their skills in Lean Manufacturing tools and methods.
Qualifications
- Engineering or university education; experience managing projects to optimize or transform production processes or methods is preferred.
- Proficiency in continuous improvement methods, including 5S, SMED, and Kaizen, and knowledge of performance indicators such as OEE and productivity.
- Ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong listening and facilitation skills, recognized leadership, and the ability to communicate with stakeholders at different levels.
- A hands-on, results-oriented approach, with the ability to take initiative, make proposals, and coach teams in developing optimization actions.
- Interest in digital tools such as Power BI.
Skills
Education
Engineering or university education.
Workplace
This position is based in Compiègne, Hauts-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
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Culture
Chanel fosters a culture of timeless creativity, exacting craftsmanship, and quiet excellence, where employees are encouraged to uphold the house’s heritage while contributing to its continued innovation. The workplace environment is refined, collaborative, and deeply committed to quality, offering professionals the opportunity to grow within a globally respected maison that values discretion, artistry, and long-term vision.
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