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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.