Hermès Facility Director
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 20, 2026
About Hermès
This prestigious fashion house, renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative designs, is a part of a leading global luxury conglomerate. The brand is committed to excellence and offers a dynamic environment where creativity and business acumen are equally valued.
Hermès Holding Textile seeks an experienced Facility Director for its SIEGL printing site in Le Grand Lemps, France. Lead operations, quality, and safety in luxury textile manufacturing.
Role & Responsibilities
- Oversee all operational functions of the textile printing production facility, maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety
- Develop and implement manufacturing strategy to meet production objectives in terms of cost, lead times, and volume while upholding quality and sustainable development standards
- Lead the site management team to achieve objectives outlined in the 3-year and annual budget plans, identifying key levers for production optimization
- Promote occupational health and safety through prevention policy development and deployment tailored to identified risks
- Manage workforce recruitment, skills development, training, knowledge transfer, and acquisition of new industrial equipment
- Foster human relations and social dialogue, maintaining a stable social climate through engagement with worker representatives and structured communication
- Monitor key performance indicators to drive operational efficiency, profitability, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Oversee rational resource management, including water and energy consumption across the facility
Qualifications
- Engineering degree or equivalent higher education qualification
- Proven experience in management roles, ideally as a Plant Director, Production Director, or Business Unit Director in artisanal or industrial manufacturing environments with strong product quality orientation
- Strong aptitude for close-proximity management and demonstrated natural leadership capability
- Excellent customer service mindset and strong interpersonal skills
- Commitment to exceptional craftsmanship and continuous process improvement
Skills
Experience
Substantial experience in management roles within manufacturing or artisanal production environments, preferably as a Plant Director or Production Director. Demonstrated success in leading teams across multiple operational functions, implementing quality improvements, and achieving ambitious production targets.
Education
Engineering degree or equivalent higher education qualification.
Workplace
This position is based in Le Grand Lemps, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, within easy reach of Lyon.
Culture
The company fosters a collaborative and innovative culture, encouraging employees to push the boundaries of creativity while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.
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