The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:
Maintenance Section Manager would be key person who to implement a new mindset through the Maintenance Team in order to achieve high availability of machine at best cost and on a sustainable way.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Safety & Environmental Stewardship (EHS Leadership)

• Champion a Zero-Harm Culture: Lead by example in upholding the highest Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) standards across all maintenance and engineering operations, ensuring strict compliance with plant safety protocols and statutory requirements.
• Proactive Risk Mitigation: Drive safety audits, contractor safety management, and rapid resolution of safety action items to guarantee a safe, sustainable work environment for all employees.

2. Strategic Maintenance & Asset Reliability

• Drive World-Class Maintenance (TPM): Implement and champion the four pillars of maintenance, establishing proactive maintenance strategies that deliver industry-leading plant uptime and equipment reliability at optimized costs.
• Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM): Design, deploy, and govern comprehensive PPM schedules and shutdown planning, shifting team focus from reactive fire-fighting to predictive and preventive excellence.
• Data-Driven Performance & Spares Management: Leverage CMMS/maintenance databases and analytics to monitor core KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, OEE). Optimize spare parts inventory, consumables, and procurement forecasting to minimize downtime while managing working capital.

3. Engineering Innovation & Continuous Improvement (CI)

• Process Optimization & Capex Projects: Lead engineering design, modifications, and installation of production machinery using engineering drawing tools, ensuring cutting-edge, fit-for-purpose mechanical and electrical solutions.
• Digitalization & Smart Manufacturing: Drive modern engineering initiatives, including the integration of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), online condition-monitoring sensors, and automation to enhance operational efficiency.
• Cost & Waste Reduction: Lead root-cause analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate operational bottlenecks, reduce energy/material waste, and benchmark engineering best practices.

4. People Leadership & Talent Development

• Inspire & Empower Technical Teams: Build, coach, and mentor high-performing mechanical and electrical maintenance teams, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Competency & Skills Matrix: Assess technical skill gaps, implement targeted training programs, and structure workforce planning (shift coverage, succession, and upskilling).
• Cross-Functional & External Collaboration: Maintain open, proactive communication across production, quality, and site management. Cultivate strong technical partnerships with equipment vendors, academic institutions, and regional engineering networks.
  

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

- 5+ years of industrial plant maintenance or engineering experience.

- 3+ years in a supervisory or team leadership role.

- Demonstrated experience with PLCs, automation systems, and online condition-monitoring sensors (strongly preferred).

- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and maintenance management systems (CMMS / ERP).

- Professional working proficiency in English (spoken and written).

KEY COMPETENCIES & LEADERSHIP:

-Technical Expertise: Hands-on knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, belt conveyors, and industrial instrumentation.

- Leadership & Coaching: Proven ability to build, mentor, and motivate cross-functional technical teams.

- Operational Planning: Strong planning, prioritization, and resource allocation skills with a proactive mindset.

- Communication & Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate across all organizational levels and adapt to a multicultural corporate environment.

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recruiting.support@ imerys.com

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To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered. 

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.