Directeur BU Energy & Chemicals commodities H/F

Job Description

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As part of a retirement we are looking for an experienced Business Unit Manager to take over the management of our Energy & Chemicals Commodities division in France. Reporting directly to the President of the country you will manage a strategic scope including 20 agencies 8 laboratories 400 employees and a turnover of 50 million euros.

Scope Description

The Energy & Chemicals Commodities Business Unit brings together several key activities across mainland France and overseas territories:

• OGC: Laboratory inspections and analyses
• PTO: Loading and unloading operations (loading master services)
• OCM: Oil analysis (lubricants)

Our sites specialize in petroleum products biofuels and a wide range of chemical products. We serve major players in the oil chemical and petrochemical industries leveraging the strength and reputation of the international SGS network.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Management: Oversee the daily operations through a team of SBU (Strategic Business Unit) managers ensuring smooth and efficient execution of activities.
• Leadership & Team Engagement: Lead and engage a workforce of 400 employees across multiple sites primarily located near port areas. Foster a collaborative and highperformance work environment. Serve as Chair of the Works Council (CSE) within your scope.
• Business Development: Define and implement strategies for both organic and external growth in close collaboration with the sales and business intelligence teams.
• Performance & Optimization: Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and service quality.
• Internal Synergies: Build strong connections between the BUs various areas of expertise to optimize overall performance.
• Strategic Reporting: Provide regular and reliable reporting to the Executive Management.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (ideally complemented by an MBA or management training)
• Proven experience in a multisite executive role with strong operational focus
• Strong leadership excellent management skills and ability to navigate complex environments
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Ability to design and successfully implement growth strategies
• Solid knowledge of the Energy/Chemicals sector (or related industries) is highly valued
• Demonstrated experience in operations and process improvement
• Indepth understanding of one or more relevant sectors and their current trends

Why Join Us

This role offers a unique opportunity to drive growth and continuous improvement within our Business Unit. If you are a motivated and experienced leader with a passion for the Energy Chemicals or TIC (Testing Inspection and Certification) sectors we would be pleased to meet you.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Fulltime

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2026-03-27 08:16:40