GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL PERFORMANCE LEADER (F/M)Saint-Gobain

MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME, that's why we exist and that's our common goal.

Present in 80 countries, Saint-Gobain is the world leader in sustainable construction.

Our business? We design, produce and distribute materials and services for the housing and industrial markets.

Our solutions? They can be found everywhere in our daily lives - buildings, transport, infrastructure - and provide comfort and sustainability.

Our ambition? Wherever you are, let your personality shine and our values guide you every day in inventing a more sustainable world.

Technology Industrial Performance (TIP) is a central international team of around 550 employees spread across several sites in France and abroad. Its mission is to define and implement the Group's energy and environmental roadmap, while providing technical support to the Group's plants, particularly in Construction businesses such as Gypsum, Insulation, Construction chemicals and Glass. TIP is also responsible for R&D programs for products and processes in the Construction businesses, managing strategic investments and allocating capacity between countries.

TIP Operational construction chemicals teams are looking for a GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL PERFORMANCE LEADER to drive operational excellence across our manufacturing sites. You will support regions in deploying operational excellence, Continuous Improvement and operational standards, while facilitating knowledge‑sharing and capability development across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead and support Continuous Improvement initiatives

• Support regional teams during the annual net manufacturing savings cycle and identify improvement opportunities.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and challenge results to stimulate progress.
• Facilitate improvement events and competence‑building workshops.
• Administer the Continuous Improvement on corporate platform

1. Develop and deploy operational standards

• Contribute to the development of operations and maintenance standards.
• Support the audit processes ensuring adherence to standards.
• Ensure visibility of gaps and follow‑up on corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Quality teams on the rollout of Group‑level quality programs.

1. Support regions and functions on projects

• Assist in de‑bottlenecking projects and performance improvement efforts in plants.
• Identify opportunities to enhance service levels, efficiency, and profitability.
• Promote and implement best practices across sites.

1. Drive capability development through Operation Improvement

• Deliver ongoing training to key operational staff.
• Further develop learning materials to support long‑term competence growth.
• Facilitate communities of practice to encourage knowledge sharing.
• Contribute articles and insights to the corporate platform.

This position is based in United Arab Emirates or Europe (France)
Possible travel up to 50 % of time spent travelling, specify if long trips or multiple short trips

Home office is possible (2 days per week maximum)

Is this job for you?

• Engineer degree (Chemical or process).
• 10+ years of experience in implementing Continuous Improvement programs in manufacturing environments.
• Strong experience with operational excellence, Continuous Improvement, and operational standards.
• Fluent English and strong presentation skills.
• Ability to lead and influence cross‑functional and virtual teams.
• High mobility: willingness to travel and stay abroad for extended periods.
• Strong IT and data analysis skills
• Experience in Change Management.
• International living or working experience.