**Company Description** As a trusted partner in the automation of openings and closings for homes and buildings, **SOMFY** is committed to inspiring new ways of living for everyone. A French, family\-owned, and independent group, we have been continuously growing since our founding. For 50 years, we have been the global leader in home automation and a pioneer in smart living solutions. Innovation drives our daily operations and ensures the excellence of our products and services. We are present in **59 countries**, with **8 production sites** and **17 R\&D centers**. Deeply committed to the well\-being of our **7,000 employees**, we invest in their long\-term employability through internal mobility and skills development. We actively promote **diversity and inclusion**, supported by a strong corporate culture. **Job Description** **Your Mission** As Technical Manager, you will lead continuous improvement initiatives, oversee maintenance operations, and drive industrialization projects. You’ll ensure operational efficiency, safety compliance, and team development across SOMFY’s manufacturing processes. **Key Responsibilities** Maintenance \& Operations * Supervise the maintenance team and their schedules. * Assess technical conditions of machines, tools, and equipment. * Plan and oversee preventive maintenance activities. * Ensure smooth operation of production by resolving equipment failures. * Implement and monitor TPM and CMMS systems. * Optimize spare parts stock levels. * Prepare and report maintenance KPIs. Industrialization \& Technical Innovation * Lead industrialization of new products and production lines. * Cooperate with Group Industrial Engineering, purchasing, and maintenance. * Propose and implement technical innovations. * Ensure compliance with industrialization standards. * Lean \& Continuous Improvement. * Apply Lean tools: SMED, TPM, 5S. * Develop and lead yearly continuous improvement plans (SPS). * Promote Lean culture across the organization. Health \& Safety * Promote a zero\-accident culture. * Ensure compliance with safety legislation. * Conduct risk assessments and incident investigations. * Collaborate on ergonomic workplace standards. Systems \& Data Management * Supervise CMMS and MES systems (key user role). * Manage technical master data creation/modification. * Ensure accurate and timely reporting of KPIs. Team Leadership \& Development * Set clear objectives and evaluate performance. * Motivate and develop team competencies. * Ensure effective communication and team spirit. * Control personnel costs and optimize team structure. Budget \& Legal Compliance * Participate in budget planning and adjustments. * Ensure compliance with machine/product certifications. * Project \& Transformation Management. * Lead and contribute to key projects and global transformation initiatives. * Manage project scope, resources, risks, and communication. * Ensure quality assurance and documentation standards. **Qualifications** **What We're Looking For** * Minimum 5 years of experience in a managerial role within an international manufacturing company (Ideally with experience in the automotive industry). * Technical degree in mechanics, electricity, automation, or similar. * Proven experience in preventive maintenance leadership. * Practical knowledge of Lean tools (SMED, TPM, 5S). * Strong problem\-solving, cost planning, and optimization skills. * Excellent analytical and communication abilities. * Calm, proactive, and solution\-oriented mindset. * Intermediate English (minimum B1 level). * Passion for continuous improvement. **Additional Information** **What We Offer** * A dynamic and collaborative work environment * Opportunities for professional growth and development * A company culture that values safety, responsibility, and innovation **Please send your CV in English!** The protection of our candidates’ personal data is a commitment of Somfy Group. We therefore ask any candidate to submit their application to us exclusively via our secure system, and not by email or postal.