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Pourquoi a-t-on besoin de vous ?

As a Production Engineer VIE, you’ll handle several projects to improve Industrial Performances of our Lucens plant, based on technical components (process, production, etc.) and HR components (training, tutoring, etc.).

To face the increasing competition, a reduction in manufacturing costs and an increase in the flexibility of the factory is necessary.

We face many challenges to reduce our energy and raw material consumption through data analysis.

This way, we are looking for a VIE to help us improve the performance of the cold end department, with the mission of managing continuous improvement activities and training production operators fully meets this need.

You’ll be able to apply engineering principles and the MKT2i development tool, to continuously improve safety, training, quality and cost metrics. You’ll also help sharing the best practices to improve safety, quality, and productivity of existing operations.

During this VIE, you will take part in:

Process management (85%)

• Belong to the Quality and Process Control pillar, and actively participate to World Class Manufacturing activities (WCM);
• Build teams and address safety goals, scrap and downtime opportunities, energy savings, cost reduction projects, 5S implementation, Kaizen events;
• Improve equipment reliability through autonomous maintenance activities;
• Participate to industrialize new products and new processes;
• Participate in projects for the implementation of the new line;
• Plant safety strategy involvements: audit workplace job position, actively identify and eliminate all security risks within the plant, and put forward the improvement action request;

Training support (15%)

• Participate in field work to get to know the best practices among each shift;
• Conceptualize, design and test e-learning training modules and packages targeting production operators and provide post launch support;
• Ensure the development and the follow-up of the project;
• Update the trainings linked to equipment modifications or new equipment.

➡️ Extra information:

This is a 12-month mission, with the possibility to extend it for 6 more months.

Working from home will be possible for special occasions, depending on the activity.

Ce poste est-il fait pour vous ?

If you recognize yourself in the following description, don’t hesitate to apply!

• You hold a Master’s Degree in Engineering (General, or with a specialization such as chemistry and physics of Materials);
• You have a previous experience in a Production or Maintenance department; some experience in process improvement would be appreciated;
• Some knowledge of the Kaizen and Lean manufacturing principles (WCM) would be nice to have;
• You are curious, open-minded and adaptable, and can easily discuss with various stakeholders; You are also recognized for your critical thinking abilities, analysis and syntheses skills;
• You have a strong appetite for the field work and are hands-on;
• You are able to operate as a team leader and as a member of a team;
• You’re comfortable with Excel; some exposure to PowerBI or SAP are nice to have. Some programming skills (Python, SQL) would also be appreciated but not mandatory.
• You are fluent in French and English, both spoken and written.

Please note Volunteering for International Experience (V.I.E.) constitutes a civic service carried out abroad. As such, Switzerland only authorizes applicants of French nationality to carry out a V.I.E. assignment.

On vous en dit plus sur nous

Saint-Gobain ISOVER SA is Switzerland’s first manufacturer of insulation materials made from glass wool. With its headquarters and production site in Lucens in the canton of Vaud, the company has a workforce of around 170. The firm has been working on and supporting the further development of insulation materials since its foundation in 1937, and in the process, it places a considerable focus on sustainability. ISOVER products are often key elements of energy renovations or new builds and consist of about 80% recycled glass.

Vos avantages en nous rejoignant

• Non-taxable monthly allowance
• Support for the first month of accommodation and transportation
• Round trip booking (+visa fees and needed luggage allowance)
• Health and social protection
• Expand your international network

Une équipe prête à vous accueillir

We are a small (6 people) and dynamic team. People are open minded and willing to join projects.

Here is the VIE supervisor’s testimony: “I have myself realized a VIE here, and stayed ! The missions are exciting and challenging, in a very interesting filed if you’re looking for an industry which make chemical and physical transformation, with human contact.”

Les étapes pour nous rejoindre

• An automatic response is sent to you by email once you apply (Response sent by TA France)
• If we want to move forward with you, you will have a first interview with our HR Talent Acquisition Team in France (on Teams)
• You’ll have a second interview with the Process Engineer and the local HR of the Lucens plant (on Teams)
• Then, you’ll have a final meeting which will take place at our Lucens plant; It will be the opportunity to meet with team members in person and visit the plant (this will take place on-site, in Lucens)
• If you are selected, you will receive confirmation by email and have an Onboarding Day at the Tour Saint-Gobain in Paris before your departure.

Job Reference: VIE00321