Papoutsanis S.A. is a leading Greek manufacturing company with 150 years of history, experience and know-how in personal care products.The company operates one of the largest and most advanced vertically integrated production plants in Europe, delivering daily innovations and high-quality products, using raw materials that raise the bar for quality in both the Greek and international markets.We are looking for a Production Engineer whose main responsibilities will include:Supervising and coordinating day-to-day production activities, ensuring that production plans and work orders are executed safely, on time and according to specifications.Monitoring production performance indicators (output, scrap, efficiency, downtime), analysing deviations and implementing corrective and improvement actions.Ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards (ISO, GMP, HACCP) and internal procedures (SOPs), and cooperating with Quality Control for deviation management and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions).Promoting a strong Health & Safety (HSE) culture: proper use of PPE, high housekeeping standards, participation in risk assessments and incident investigations.Collaborating with the Maintenance team to promptly address equipment issues, reduce downtime and improve machine reliability, as well as participating in the commissioning/validation of new equipment.Using and supporting ERP/MES systems and other digital tools to monitor production, analyse data and prepare technical and performance reports.Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, 5S, etc.) and to the training, coaching and support of operators on best operating practices.Required Qualifications:University degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering.3+ years of experience in a production/industrial environment; experience in FMCG, food, cosmetics or chemicals will be considered a strong asset.Experience in supervising production processes and coordinating teams/shifts.Good understanding of industrial production processes, quality & safety systems (ISO / GMP / HACCP) and basic data analysis tools.Very good command of MS Office (especially Excel) and experience with ERP / MES systems.Very good command of Greek and English, both written and spoken.Hands-on mindset, analytical thinking, ability to prioritise, effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams, strong sense of responsibility and solid safety culture.We offer:Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and skills.Participation in a group private insurance scheme.Performance-based bonus.Dynamic and modern industrial work environment in a growing company.Career development opportunities and continuous training in modern technologies and production systems.People-centric culture with a strong focus on safety, quality and teamwork.
Papoutsanis S.A. is a leading Greek manufacturing company with 150 years of history, experience and know-how in personal care products.
The company operates one of the largest and most advanced vertically integrated production plants in Europe, delivering daily innovations and high-quality products, using raw materials that raise the bar for quality in both the Greek and international markets.
We are looking for a Production Engineer whose main responsibilities will include:
- Supervising and coordinating day-to-day production activities, ensuring that production plans and work orders are executed safely, on time and according to specifications.
- Monitoring production performance indicators (output, scrap, efficiency, downtime), analysing deviations and implementing corrective and improvement actions.
- Ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards (ISO, GMP, HACCP) and internal procedures (SOPs), and cooperating with Quality Control for deviation management and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions).
- Promoting a strong Health & Safety (HSE) culture: proper use of PPE, high housekeeping standards, participation in risk assessments and incident investigations.
- Collaborating with the Maintenance team to promptly address equipment issues, reduce downtime and improve machine reliability, as well as participating in the commissioning/validation of new equipment.
- Using and supporting ERP/MES systems and other digital tools to monitor production, analyse data and prepare technical and performance reports.
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, 5S, etc.) and to the training, coaching and support of operators on best operating practices.
Required Qualifications:
- University degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering.
- 3+ years of experience in a production/industrial environment; experience in FMCG, food, cosmetics or chemicals will be considered a strong asset.
- Experience in supervising production processes and coordinating teams/shifts.
- Good understanding of industrial production processes, quality & safety systems (ISO / GMP / HACCP) and basic data analysis tools.
- Very good command of MS Office (especially Excel) and experience with ERP / MES systems.
- Very good command of Greek and English, both written and spoken.
- Hands-on mindset, analytical thinking, ability to prioritise, effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams, strong sense of responsibility and solid safety culture.
We offer:
- Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and skills.
- Participation in a group private insurance scheme.
- Performance-based bonus.
- Dynamic and modern industrial work environment in a growing company.
- Career development opportunities and continuous training in modern technologies and production systems.
- People-centric culture with a strong focus on safety, quality and teamwork.
Papoutsanis is one of the largest manufacturers of soap and liquid cosmetics in Europe. Holding the largest integrated production unit in the Balkans.It owns one of the largest verticalised and most technologically advanced production facilities in Southeast Europe and continuously produces innovative, top-quality products with raw materials that consistently raise the bar on quality in both the Greek and international markets. Our customers include major retail chains, multinational companies engaged in hygiene and hotel product distribution, hotels and others.Guided by the key axes of sustainability, innovation, exportive orientation, respect for our historic past and 150 years of know-how and constant presence in the domestic and international markets, the Company plans its future on daily basis through a strategic model for action based on four main lines of business:
Branded Consumer Brands (Karavaki, Aromatics, Natura, Arkadi)
Hotel Brands (Olivia, Olive Care, Good to Declare, Olivia Thinks among others)
Third-Party and Private Label Manufacturing for international suppliers and retailers.
Specialized Soap Noodles for its industrial clientele.
The company has been listed in the Athens Exchange (ATHEX) since 1972.Papoutsanis is dedicated in developing unique new products as well as finding new efficient ways to do so. Being credible is all about trying every day, to honor the promises we make to our customers and to ourselves. It is hard work but the recognition and certificates we are receiving encourages to work even harder.
Papoutsanis is one of the largest manufacturers of soap and liquid cosmetics in Europe. Holding the largest integrated production unit in the Balkans.
It owns one of the largest verticalised and most technologically advanced production facilities in Southeast Europe and continuously produces innovative, top-quality products with raw materials that consistently raise the bar on quality in both the Greek and international markets. Our customers include major retail chains, multinational companies engaged in hygiene and hotel product distribution, hotels and others.
Guided by the key axes of sustainability, innovation, exportive orientation, respect for our historic past and 150 years of know-how and constant presence in the domestic and international markets, the Company plans its future on daily basis through a strategic model for action based on four main lines of business:
- Branded Consumer Brands (Karavaki, Aromatics, Natura, Arkadi)
- Hotel Brands (Olivia, Olive Care, Good to Declare, Olivia Thinks among others)
- Third-Party and Private Label Manufacturing for international suppliers and retailers.
- Specialized Soap Noodles for its industrial clientele.
The company has been listed in the Athens Exchange (ATHEX) since 1972.
Papoutsanis is dedicated in developing unique new products as well as finding new efficient ways to do so. Being credible is all about trying every day, to honor the promises we make to our customers and to ourselves. It is hard work but the recognition and certificates we are receiving encourages to work even harder.
