Hermès Leather Finishing Workshop Manager

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Organize and plan daily production activities, ensuring quality standards, volume targets, and adherence to delivery timelines through capacity planning and scheduling
• Manage SQCD performance indicators (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery) and ensure regular reporting to senior management
• Oversee budget allocation for team resources, machinery, and operational expenditures
• Guarantee maintenance of artisan competency levels, polyvalency development, and transmission of specialized leather-working techniques
• Ensure consistent application of manufacturing standards in collaboration with support functions including Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain
• Foster effective collaboration between the finishing department, upstream production sectors (wet processing, dyeing), and cross-functional support services
• Implement and communicate quality control protocols and maintain knowledge of Hermès customer specifications
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives addressing technical, economic, and environmental optimization
• Optimize workflow management to enhance operational efficiency across workshop sections
• Identify and share best practices across departmental and inter-site networks
• Champion safety culture by educating teams on occupational and environmental risk mitigation
• Participate in corrective action deployment and ensure compliance with sector safety regulations
• Develop and execute personnel recruitment and integration strategies within the finishing department
• Conduct annual performance reviews and professional development assessments for direct reports
• Actively participate in industrial innovation projects and support emerging manufacturing processes
• Embody and promote Hermès values including respect, craftsmanship pride, quality commitment, and forward momentum

Qualifications

• Master's degree (Bac+5) or equivalent in engineering, production management, or related field
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in a similar management role, preferably in industrial manufacturing
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams of 30+ personnel with supervisory structure
• Strong affinity for leather technology and understanding of exotic skin finishing processes (advantageous)
• Proficiency in data analysis and performance metrics interpretation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across internal and external interfaces
• Rigorous, autonomous work approach with acute observational and analytical capabilities
• Strong collaborative mindset with demonstrated ability to foster collective and cross-functional engagement

Skills

Experience

Minimum 6 years of confirmed experience in a comparable production management position, ideally within industrial manufacturing environments with team leadership responsibility.

Education

Master's degree (Bac+5) or equivalent qualification in engineering, production management, or industrial operations. Equivalent professional credentials and demonstrated expertise may substitute for formal education credentials.

Workplace

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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