Head of Geometallurgy & Mineral Processing W/M

About Eramet Ideas

With a team of around 150 professionals, Eramet Ideas (EID) drives the company’s Innovation Strategy to deliver high-impact, sustainable solutions for the business. Aligned with Eramet’s strategic priorities and the “Act for Positive Mining” initiative, the team focuses on both incremental and breakthrough innovation pathways, working in close collaboration with the Group’s Business Units and leveraging best-in-class internal and external capabilities to help shape Eramet’s future.

Job Description:

As Head of Geometallurgy & Mineral Processing within EID, you will lead a multidisciplinary team, responsible for shaping and delivering high-quality R&D initiatives that contribute to Eramet’s innovation portfolio and support operational performance and strategic growth across the Group.

This role requires a strong technical foundation in geometallurgy and mineral processing, an unwavering commitment to safety, proven leadership experience, and the ability to foster collaboration across disciplines and departments. You will work closely with Business Units and other internal stakeholders to ensure research activities align with business needs and site realities. A key aspect of the role is translating complex technical challenges into actionable solutions and business opportunities, driving the development of innovative, fit-for-purpose technologies that create value for Eramet.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to EID’s Research & Development Director, you will:

• Lead and develop a team of engineers, researchers, and technicians, ensuring adherence to safety standards and alignment with Eramet’s values.
• Drive Research & Development (R&D) initiatives through the innovation lifecycle, with a focus on delivery and balancing short-term operational needs with long-term strategic value.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with Business Units, Functional Teams, and other departments within Eramet Ideas to ensure that R&D initiatives are aligned with business needs, and that resulting solutions are practical, scalable, and fit-for-purpose.
• Translate technical challenges into business opportunities, identifying innovation pathways that support operational performance, product development and strategic growth.
• Uphold scientific quality and methodological rigor across all projects and deliverables.
• Foster strategic collaborations with external partners, such as universities, research institutes, and technology providers, to leverage external knowledge and capabilities and accelerate innovation outcomes.
• Act as a technical referent within the Group for geometallurgy and mineral processing, demonstrating both deep subject matter expertise and exemplary leadership behaviour.
• Oversee operational aspects of the department, including laboratory and pilot facility management, budgeting and equipment investment planning.

Profile:

• Master’s degree (Bac +5) in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, or a related technical field. A PhD is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in R&D within the mining and metals industry, with strong experience managing a team.
• Substantial experience at industrial sites in technical, operational or project roles, providing a solid understanding of field realities and value drivers.
• Strong leadership and change management capabilities.
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence across levels.
• Fluent in French and English.

Core Competencies

• Set and communicate a clear vision aligned with strategic and operational goals.
• Deliver results through effective prioritization and disciplined execution.
• Promote a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Empower and develop teams through feedback, delegation, and support.
• Adapt quickly to change, anticipate trends, and maintain flexibility.
• Willingness to travel and work across Eramet sites, external client locations, and international scientific forums.

Our advantages:

Join Eramet, a responsible and committed mining group, for an exciting career in a dynamic, inclusive, and international work environment, with various development opportunities!

Become part of the Eramet teams and benefit from:

• An attractive compensation package including a fixed annual salary, performance-based variable pay, profit-sharing and incentive schemes,
• Access to an employee share ownership program,
• A comprehensive employee savings and retirement plan co-financed by the company,
• 100% coverage of your Navigo transport pass,
• Up to 2 days of remote work per week, depending on current company policies,
• Health insurance and disability coverage,
• Access to a wide range of discounted leisure activities.

With operations on five continents and employees from more than 70 different countries, Eramet is an inherently diverse group.  We are convinced that this diversity of talents and skills is an asset and we are actively engaged in recruiting the talented people who will be crucial to our success in the future, regardless of their gender, disability, age, social or cultural origin, sexual orientation and beliefs. We are committed to offering all employees the support and development opportunities they need throughout their careers.