IT Site Manager/Industrial Business Process Analyst

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced IT Site Lead with strong industrial business process analysis capabilities to join our team in Imphy. Candidates should possess 10 years of experience in business process analysis and at least 5 years of experience on a broader scale, including IT infrastructure management. This is a strategic "succession-track" role.

The selected candidate will start as a Business Process Analyst to master the site's digital landscape, focusing on the deployment and optimization of our Manufacturing Execution System (MES). Over the next 3 years, you will undergo a structured transition to gradually take over full IT site responsibilities from our current IT Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• MES Implementation: Act as the functional expert during the rollout of our MES solution, ensuring the software aligns with the specific complexities of metallurgical production.
• Process Mapping: Analyze existing "as-is" workflows in the plant and design "to-be" processes that improve efficiency, traceability, and data integrity.
• Gap Analysis: Identify discrepancies between standard software features and site-specific requirements, particularly within the metallurgical heat treatment or rolling cycles.
• Succession & Leadership: Gradually assume full responsibility for the site’s IT infrastructure, service delivery, and team management over a 3-year transition period.
• Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary liaison between the production floor, the central IT department, and external vendors.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 10+ years of experience in business process analysis in a manufacturing/industrial environment, alongside 5+ years managing broader IT scope including infrastructure management.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of ERP/MES integrations. Knowledge of PSI Metals is a significant advantage.
• Analytical Mindset: Ability to collaborate with production managers to translate complex operational requirements into scalable process maps.
• BPM Skills: Expertise in Business Process Management (BPM) methods. Knowledge of Signavio is an important advantage.
• Mobility: Willingness to travel up to 40% of the time during the transition phase to support cross-site alignment and training.
• Language: Fluency in French and English is mandatory, given the site location and international coordination.
• Leadership Potential: While you may not be a manager yet, you possess the emotional intelligence and organizational skills to lead a service delivery team.

What We Offer

• A Defined Career Path: A rare opportunity to secure a department head position through a structured, multi-year transition plan.
• Stability: A long-term commitment in a vital industrial sector.
• Impact: The chance to lead the digital transformation of a major production site from the ground up.

Note on Location: The role is based near Imphy, France. Candidates should be comfortable with the local geography or willing to relocate to the Névers region.