Hermès Site Development and Industrialization Manager
- Location
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 17, 2026
About Hermès
Ateliers d'Ennoblissement d’Irigny (AEI) operates within the Hermès manufacturing network, specialising in textile ennoblement and high‑precision finishing for luxury goods. The site is part of Hermès’ broader ecosystem, which emphasises artisanal savoir‑faire, technical excellence and close collaboration between development, production and commercial teams.
Hermès — Site Development & Industrialization Manager in Irigny, France. Lead industrialisation, coordinate cross‑functional teams and drive textile process transfer.
Role & Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary site ambassador for incoming development projects, maintaining visibility on all requests and promoting the site’s technological and strategic capabilities to internal and external stakeholders.
- Evaluate, arbitrate and validate feasibility of new product and process projects for the site, prioritising work according to available resources and production constraints.
- Plan, launch and monitor projects from development through industrialisation, including creation and follow‑up of local production orders (OF) and validation of industrialisation milestones against cost, quality and timing objectives.
- Coordinate cross‑functional teams (development, production, quality, supply chain, process engineering) during start‑up and ramp‑up phases; provide technical support and drive problem solving to ensure transferability to industrial production.
- Manage technical trials and laboratory/production tests (substrates, dyes, processes, calibrations) and ensure formalisation and recording of results within the site’s project‑tracking tool and ERP systems.
- Ensure transfer of technical data to process engineering and validate manufacturing recipes and process documentation in M3 (ERP).
- Lead and animate a small development & industrialisation team, conduct individual and collective follow‑ups, deliver performance reviews and support skills development and training.
- Implement and maintain project tracking and reporting tools accessible to the site and the wider development chain; assure accurate recording of project status and communicated decisions.
- Ensure compliance with QHSE rules on site, identify and escalate operational risks or incidents, and integrate environmental constraints into operational decision making.
Qualifications
- Engineering degree in textile engineering, chemistry, materials science or equivalent.
- Minimum five years’ experience in product industrialisation, process development or technical development in textiles or speciality chemistry, with demonstrated project management success.
- Proven experience managing cross‑functional projects and leading a small technical team.
- Strong knowledge of textile materials and transformation processes, including preparation, printing and finishing (ennoblissement).
- Familiarity with production tracking tools and ERP systems; experience with M3 is required or strongly preferred.
- Solid understanding of quality control procedures, industrialisation milestones and production ramp‑up constraints.
- Fluent French; professional written and verbal communication skills with ability to liaise with internal development and commercial teams.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years’ progressive experience in industrialisation or product/process development within textile or speciality chemistry environments, including demonstrated project management responsibility and experience supporting production start‑ups.
Education
Engineering degree (textile engineering, chemical engineering or equivalent).
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Irigny, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, with easy access to Lyon.
Culture
Hermès cultivates a culture rooted in artisanal excellence, meticulous attention to detail and long‑term craft transmission. Sites operate in a collaborative, cross‑disciplinary environment where technical rigour, respect for craftsmanship and continuous improvement are valued. The company also emphasises ethical conduct, inclusion and employee development.
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