Converting Technology & Process Technology Leader

Your Tasks

• You monitor technology developments and analyze key suppliers in the market, providing recommendations on technology and supplier selection based on performance, reliability, investment costs and total cost of ownership.
• You drive innovation in converting processes and products, establishing and promoting best practices, technical standards and maintenance concepts for rewinder equipment across the WEPA Group.
• You perform data analysis and provide insights to your converting partners, enabling them to execute gap-closing initiatives based on line performance data and reliability engineering principles and methodologies.
• You lead the optimisation and modernisation of WEPA's rewinder machine park, supporting major replacement projects and ensuring alignment with the objectives of the Consumer and Professional Business Units.
• You lead engineering studies for new converting projects, from unwind stand to palletisation, defining layouts, technical specifications, capacities and equipment concepts in close collaboration with Procurement and project stakeholders.
• You own and manage the relationship with key OEMs within your area of expertise.
• You develop and maintain the Group technology strategy for tissue products in partnership with Marketing, Production and other key functions, ensuring competitiveness and long-term operational excellence.
• You support the Head of Capex & Operating System and project managers in identifying and implementing the most suitable technological solutions for investment projects across the WEPA Group.
• You define and standardise equipment and technology standards, ensure alignment with the objectives of the Consumer and Professional Business Units, and drive harmonisation across sites.
• You coach and develop site experts through standards, skill matrices and capability-building initiatives, while leading expert networks to foster knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across WEPA.
• You lead the start-up of new machines, ensuring that vertical start-up criteria are met, including KPIs such as OEE improvement, total execution downtime for interventions, and the availability of all required deliverables prior to start-up.
  

Your Profile

• Personality: Strategic and analytical mindset with strong technical expertise and problem-solving skills; capable of translating business requirements into technological solutions; proactive, results-oriented and able to influence stakeholders across functions and locations.
• Working: Structured and collaborative approach with excellent communication and project management skills; comfortable working in international and cross-functional environments; able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical support and implementation. Collaborative coach and mentor who enjoys developing people, establishing standards and driving knowledge sharing across multiple sites.
• experience and Know-how: Minimum 5 years of experience in converting technologies, industrial manufacturing or engineering; strong expertise in tissue product converting processes and equipment; experience in engineering design, technology selection, supplier management and capital investment projects; sound understanding of manufacturing technologies, equipment standards and continuous improvement principles.  Excellent digital skills to analyse line performance data and drive improvements in key reliability engineering KPIs.
• Qualification: Master or PhD preferred (or equivalent) in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Process Technology or a comparable technical field.
• Languages: The ability to speak English in a business setting is essential. German and other language skills are advantageous.