Hermès Production Team Lead

Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Supervisor
Posted
Aug 24, 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.

Moulinage Vernède seeks Production Team Lead in Prades, France. Manage silk processing team, oversee quality & HSE, drive operational excellence.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Direct and manage a rotating production team, fostering transparent communication, skill development, and performance accountability through regular individual and collective briefings
  • Establish and execute daily production schedules in coordination with facility operations, accounting for workforce availability, machine capacity, batch sequencing, and operational constraints
  • Monitor production progress across all workshop sectors (wetting, unwinding, assembly, mills/DT, winding, and folding) and ensure adherence to schedules and delivery timelines
  • Conduct root-cause analysis following customer complaints or production anomalies, implementing corrective measures to enhance both quality and productivity
  • Validate leave and rest day requests, arbitrate scheduling conflicts, and ensure equitable workload distribution within the team
  • Perform annual performance reviews and development interviews; propose individual salary increases and career advancement opportunities
  • Champion health, safety, and environment (HSE) compliance across the workshop; conduct HSE audits, propose improvement initiatives, and alert facility leadership to behavioral or procedural breaches
  • Proactively identify process improvement opportunities and recommend enhancements to manufacturing workflows
  • Manage raw material inventory and supply chain to prevent production disruptions
  • Participate directly in production operations when required to maintain workflow continuity

Qualifications

  • BTS Textile (or equivalent qualification) or proven experience in the textile or silk processing sector
  • Minimum 2 years' hands-on knowledge of at least two silk manufacturing trades and associated machinery
  • Familiarity with silk and viscose fibre properties and basic maintenance principles
  • Electrical safety certification (HQE) or forklift operation licence (desirable)
  • Autoclave operation capability

Skills

Production planning and scheduling Quality control and standards compliance HSE auditing and regulatory enforcement Team leadership and performance management Inventory management Process improvement methodology Silk processing and textile manufacturing Equipment operation (milling, winding, autoclave) Maintenance knowledge

Experience

Minimum 1 year of professional experience in production supervision, textile manufacturing, or equivalent operational management within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Education

BTS Textile or equivalent technical qualification; or demonstrated experience in the textile/silk manufacturing sector offsetting formal credentials.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Prades, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, with easy access to Saint-Étienne.

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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Hermès

Hermès Production Team Lead

Prades, France

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