Who Are We?
A global leader in its markets, Vallourec provides premium steel tubular solutions for the energy sectors and other highly demanding applications : from extreme-condition oil and gas wells to next-generation power plants, bold architectural projects, and ultra-high-performance mechanical equipment.
In numbers, Vallourec is a French industrial group founded in 1890, currently listed on the SBF120, with 16,000 employees and a revenue of €5 billion. Operating in 20 countries, the Group is present on all continents.
Vallourec also represents 40 production units, 380 researchers and technicians, 3 research and development centers, and more than €45 million invested annually in R&D.
Lastly, leveraging its extensive experience in the energy sector, Vallourec is preparing for the future by developing a comprehensive portfolio of solutions addressing the needs of the energy transition: carbon capture, hydrogen storage, geothermal energy, and more.
Job description:
The Industrial Process Director will lead a specialized, global team supporting Vallourec’s seamless pipes strategy. This newly formed department drives the development and optimization of processes, ensuring safety, performance, cost efficiency, and quality for one of the sub-activities of tube production.
You will guide a team of engineers and industrial managers, focusing on establishing best practices, standardizing operations, and developing regional hubs across our main location (North and South America, and Europe). This role requires a strategic vision, and the capacity to build a cohesive team across various international locations.
This industrial activity requires a good mastery of chemical processes and all the methods of surface treatment on metals.
The position can be based in Meudon (France) at the headquarter, or in Houson, US.
Mission and responsibilities:
- Process Leadership & Industrialization: Oversee industrialization of Vallourec’s processes, managing CAPEX projects aligned with corporate standards.
- Process Standardization & Best Practices: Define and implement standardized processes and performance benchmarks, optimizing safety and efficiency across production lines worldwide.
- Team Development & Regional Expansion: Develop a skills roadmap for the team, facilitating training and certification for experts and advisors to ensure each region’s technical proficiency and autonomy. Establish regional hubs across North America, South America, and Europe.
- Innovation & R&D Coordination: Lead initiatives to support product development for R&D, particularly in integrating digital advancements. Set priorities and manage budgets, timelines, and deliverables processes and other R&D projects.
- Performance Management & Reporting: Continuously enhance process performance through benchmarking, monitoring OEE, workforce efficiency, and consumables usage, regularly reporting on progress to executive leadership.
- Knowledge Sharing & Community Building: Promote best practices and technical expertise within Vallourec through workshops, knowledge-sharing platforms, and training programs, collaborating closely with plant directors, R&D centers, and the sourcing department.
Qualifications :
Expected background :
- A minimum of 15 years’ experience managing R&D process department or surface treatment manufacturing unit is required.
- Ademonstrated success in establishing standardized procedures for surface treatment and chemical processes, as well as leading initiatives for process improvements and technological innovation.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects across multiple locations, working collaboratively with R&D, manufacturing, and quality teams to meet performance goals.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemical engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Expertise in OCTG products will be appreciated.
Qualifications:
- Skilled in managing and developing diverse, intercultural teams in technical and industrial settings.
- In-depth knowledge of surface treatment technologies, familiarity with coating technologies, corrosion prevention methods, and industry standards for durability and quality in harsh environments
- Good knowledge of safety protocols, safety regulations, and environmental compliance in industrial settings.
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and cost reduction strategies in industrial chemical processes.
- Basic knowledge of digital tools and Industry 4.0 technologies
Languages: Fluent in English, a C1 level is required. Proficiency in one or more additional languages is a plus: French, Spanish, or Portuguese, with an emphasis on regions of operation.
Why Join Us?
- A comprehensive package (profit-sharing, annual salary review, company savings plan with matching contributions, performance-based bonuses).
- Access to a works council (vacation vouchers, sports and cultural subscriptions, etc.).
- Work-life balance respected (remote working, additional leave days, etc.).
- A pleasant working environment (corporate restaurant, proximity to public transportation, parking facilities, bright premises).
- An international environment (multicultural teams, global projects, collaborative opportunities).
- A strong culture of mobility (international, vertical, horizontal).
- A personalized career development path (annual People Review, Vallourec University, two days of training per year).
- And, of course, all legal benefits: reimbursement of 50% of public transportation subscriptions, RTT (reduction of working time), access to a corporate health insurance plan, etc.
Our recruitment process:
The recruitment process consists of three steps:
1/ An initial interview via videoconference with a Talent Acquisition Manager to introduce Vallourec and discuss your background and motivations.
2/ A videoconference or in-person interview with the direct manager.
3/ A third interview via videoconference or in-person with the N+2 and/or a peer.
This process may vary depending on the position and geographic scope. An in-person interview is always included.
Vallourec's Commitments:
Safety: It is the Group's top priority. Vallourec ensures that each of its employees and subcontractors understands and complies with the rigorous safety standards required for all its activities.
Diversity: Through its “We are Vallourec” program, the Group is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly regarding gender, cultural, and generational diversity. We firmly believe that this is a strength and relies on collective engagement while fostering individual fulfillment.
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Principles: They are at the heart of our values. Vallourec systematically integrates the highest standards in terms of safety, quality, social responsibility, and environmental responsibility into its strategy.
Decarbonization: The Group is investing heavily in its industrial facilities to continue reducing its carbon footprint. We have already exceeded our 2025 target, which was validated by SBTI. We aim for an even more ambitious goal: reducing our carbon emissions by 35% by 2035. We pay close attention to the CO2 content of our products.
