Workshop Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead the global activity of the workshop, managing teams and overseeing the development of new collections from prototyping to production.
• Pilot the development of new models, including prototype creation, assembly testing, and technical solution validation.
• Standardize processes and formalize industrial tools, including the design of production means such as molds, templates, and dies.
• Organize and plan daily workshop activities based on team skills and workload.
• Guarantee the application of best practices and quality standards, particularly for repair products.
• Define and manage the workshop training plan to develop team skills and versatility.
• Act as a technical liaison with manufacturing workshops in Spain to integrate and develop industrial expertise.
• Collaborate closely with Collection, Design, Production, and After-Sales Service teams to ensure aesthetic and functional excellence.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role within the luxury or high-end industry.
• Expertise in leather goods manufacturing, assembly, and finished product realization.
• Mastery of CAD tools (Mozart or AutoCAD).
• Strong knowledge of workshop machinery, including use and maintenance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Pack.
• Fluent in French.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Spanish.
• Proficiency in English.
• Experience as a factory development specialist.

Benefits

• On-site work in our newly renovated Paris headquarters (2nd arrondissement).
• ClassPass subscription for sports and wellness.
• Access to childcare networks (People and Baby / Les Petits Chaperons Rouges).
• 25 days of annual leave plus 10.5 RTT days.
• Health insurance (Alan) covered at 60%.
• 50% reimbursement of public transport or sustainable mobility allowance.
• Meal vouchers (Ticket Restaurant) valued at €10 per day.

About the Company

Founded in 2016, Polène is a French leather goods house distinguished by its excellent artisanal savoir-faire, creating timeless pieces with organic designs inspired by nature. We are currently in a phase of strong international growth and expansion.