Head of Operations Aubagne (F/M)

The Head of Operations leads a broad and strategic scope including Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, General Services & EHS, Health and Safety, PLCM Engineering, Supply Chain, and the Sartorius Operations School, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective operations aligned with site and network priorities. At our Aubagne site, a large-scale manufacturing environment of approximately 1,200 employees, this role offers the opportunity to drive operational excellence and shape high-performance, future-ready operations within a complex and dynamic setting. Grow with us –

You oversee the availability and efficient use of materials, labor, and equipment to deliver production plans and minimize downtime across multiple production areas, technologies, and shifts

• You monitor site performance metrics, escalate risks, and lead cross-functional corrective actions to meet production targets while ensuring safety, quality, and cost efficiency in line with defined KPIs
• You ensure compliance with EHS, GMP (if applicable), and regulatory standards across complex operations, maintaining audit readiness and driving timely resolution of findings
• You lead the integration of new technologies and process improvements, aligning initiatives with network strategy and ensuring effective change management across teams
• You foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement, maintaining strong engagement on the shop floor and across organizational layers What will convince us
• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Industrial Technology, or a related field; an advanced degree is considered a plus
• You bring extensive experience in regulated manufacturing operations, preferably in biopharma or biotech, including leadership of large teams and complex multi-line operations
• You demonstrate strong expertise in GMP (if applicable), EHS, cost control, and production planning within high-complexity environments
• You show proven ability to lead through multiple organizational layers, manage large cross-functional teams, and foster a culture of accountability and performance
• You apply strong problem-solving and communication skills, including the ability to manage complex variance analysis, root cause investigations, and cross-functional resolution
• You leverage data effectively for decision-making and performance tracking
• You communicate fluently in English; proficiency in the local site language is required À propos de Sartorius Sartorius fait partie de la solution dans la lutte contre le cancer, la démence et de nombreuses autres maladies. Nos technologies permettent de traduire plus rapidement les découvertes scientifiques en médecine, afin que les patients du monde entier puissent accéder aux nouvelles thérapies. Nous cherchons des talents ambitieux et des esprits créatifs pour nous rejoindre sur cette voie. Des personnes qui souhaitent faire progresser leur carrière dans un environnement international dynamique. Vous aussi, faites partie de la solution! Nous attendons avec impatience votre candidature. www.sartorius.com/carriere