Head of HQSE, CSR & Operationnal Excellence (M/F)

Job Title: Head of HQSE, CSR & Operational Excellence (M/F)

Location: Saint-Beauzire | Contract: Permanent

Function

Within the Business Supply Area (BSA) Europe and reporting to the Head of BSA Europe, you will be responsible for structuring, driving, and strengthening Operational Excellence, Quality, and Sustainability initiatives at a European level in a context of significant transformation challenges.

You will play a key role, supported by a team of approximately 8 people, whom you will coach, unite, and engage to ensure the success of your missions.

Main Goal

• Define and deploy a common Operational Excellence framework across BSA Europe,
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the performance of functions and sites,
• Build and lead a European community dedicated to Operational Excellence,
• Structure and improve the Quality Management System,
• Define and implement the European Safety strategy, fostering a shared safety culture,
• Monitor safety performance indicators and lead risk reduction action plans,
• Coordinate the deployment of the CSR and Sustainability roadmap,
• Manage the relevant teams and support transformation across countries and functions.

What we expect of you

Education & Qualifications

Master’s degree (or equivalent) from an engineering school or university, ideally with a specialization in Quality and Operational Excellence (or similar field).

Professional Experience

You have at least 8 years of experience in Operational Excellence, QHSE, or continuous improvement, gained in an industrial, multi-site, and international environment.

Skills & Competencies

You have at least 8 years of experience in Operational Excellence, QHSE, or continuous improvement, gained in an industrial, multi-site, and international environment.

You have solid expertise in Lean / Six Sigma methodologies, ideally supported by a Black Belt certification.

You demonstrate strong proficiency in quality systems, audit processes, as well as the implementation and monitoring of corrective and preventive action plans.

You are able to unite teams and mobilize a wide range of stakeholders around shared objectives.

Languages

Full professional proficiency in English, written and spoken. French would be a plus.

Your benefits and working environment

• Take on a strategic role at the European level, with a direct and visible impact on transforming our operational practices.
• Actively contribute to an ambitious transformation at the heart of safety, quality, and sustainability challenges.
• Grow within an international, collaborative environment, driven by a strong culture of continuous improvement.
• Commit to a more responsible and sustainable agricultural model within a company that is taking concrete action for the future.

Recruitment process

• Once you submit your application, you will receive an acknowledgement of receipt.
• Your profile will be reviewed in line with the role and Group requirements.
• If selected, the process will include the following steps:
• Initial pre-screening interview with the Group Talent team.
• You will then meet your future manager, the Head of BSA Europe.
• You will also meet the Limagrain Field Seeds (LFS) Human Resources Director.
• As a final step, you will complete an assessment.
• Limagrain Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.