Manager, Operations Development, Consumer Products Division, L'Oreal Operations

Manager, Operations Development, Consumer Products Division, L'Oreal Operations - Clark, New Jersey

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Who We Are

Join us at L'Oreal, the world's #1 beauty company present in over 150 markets. For over a century, we have been transforming; fueled by data, tech, innovation, and science. Together, we tackle big challenges while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet.

At L'Oreal Operations, we create innovative, inclusive, and sustainable beauty together with our business partners by designing, developing, sourcing, manufacturing, and distributing over 6 billion products globally every year. We support over 36 brands across four L'Oreal divisions. We are consumer-oriented, and we act responsibly all along the value chain.

The Consumer Products Division is on a mission to democratize beauty at its best. That means celebrating the diverse beauty of humanity and engaging the maximum number of people worldwide while elevating the mass beauty market with premium innovations. Our aspirational brands are at the forefront, inspiring and capturing consumer desires across regions and beauty categories. We have powerful, industry-leading brands like L'Oreal Paris, Garnier, Maybelline New York, NYX Professional Makeup, and more.

We are seeking an Operational Development Manager, where you will be the Operational representative with Global Marketing, autonomously overseeing the launch of new products, based in our Clark, New Jersey Operations Hub for the US. As a Manager in Operations Development, you will be at the heart of our Consumer Products Division, managing a diverse portfolio of projects from concept to launch. This role manage package development and project management activities to assure timely and cost effective new product launches, promotions, and maintenance of basic business activities. There will be active participation in identifying new and improved processes that will result in effective cost reduction / harmonization programs for new or existing products. Finally, in assigned project category lead package innovation.

A Day in the Life:

• Packaging Research & Development
  • Collaborate with EU counterparts on researching and developing new packaging components.
  • Direct the testing and evaluation processes for packaging components.
  • Coordinate overall research and development activities for projects.
• Project Management & Execution
  • Prepare and track project development timelines.
  • Manage projects comprehensively through all aspects of the Quality Control Process (QCP).
  • Coordinate meetings, maintain minutes, and ensure follow-ups are completed.
  • Manage various project tasks as needed or required to ensure successful completion.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication
  • Serve as the primary communication link between Divisional and Industrial teams.
  • Interface directly with manufacturing management and other related functional areas.
  • Facilitate aesthetic and color approvals with Marketing.
  • Provide value analysis support to both plant operations and the project team.
  • Offer development support to team members on project launches, particularly concerning feasibility and aesthetic choices for timely, cost-effective outcomes.
• Strategic & Analytical Input
  • Guide Marketing in the creation of new product briefs.
  • Influence product conception, emphasizing consumer centricity and L'Oreal's sustainability objectives.
  • Conduct and coordinate feasibility cost analysis, Cost of Goods (COG) analysis.
  • Coordinate and communicate risk analyses.

We Are Looking For:

• Education: A completed Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or a related engineering/technical discipline is required
• Experience:
  • 5-7+ years of experience in project management for launching of global products, including working cross-functionally with Operations teams such as Manufacturing, Sourcing, Packaging, as well as Brand Marketing and Sustainability is required
  • Experience in cosmetics, consumer goods, or related field is preferred
• Travel to vendors and plants will be a requirement (10-15% of time)
• Proficient PC skills - MS Office software and capable of building executive presentations. Also Proficient in the use of MS Project.
• Good communication skills, to be able to deal effectively with all levels of our organization and our suppliers.
• Good organizational skills to manage the documentation, materials and information.
• Assume Leadership role of Brand Development team and special projects as needed.
• Develop and maintain a professional knowledge of new or emerging trends and technologies.
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent, ongoing basis is required. No immigration support/sponsorship offered for this role.
• The ability to be onsite, in the office 3 days a week, as this is an essential function of the position, including our NY and NJ sites (required)

What's In It For You

• A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential (here, you'll be encouraged to try new things and take risks!)
• Real responsibility from day 1, there's no sitting on the sidelines at L'Oreal
• An environment where people of every ethnicity, social background, age, religion, gender and sexual orientation as well as people with disabilities are accepted, can speak up, will thrive and are celebrated!
• A place where you can contribute to something bigger! Many of our brands have societal /environmental causes to make concrete difference
• Base Salary Range: $90,200 - $128,500 (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level)
• Competitive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
• Hybrid Work Policy (Up to 2 Days per week work from home for eligible roles, subject to manager approval)
• Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
• Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L'Oreal's Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
• Learning and Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
• Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
• Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs

Don't meet every single requirement? At L'Oreal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We're committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes and advocating for hiring and promoting each candidate in an ethical and equitable way. The Group strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant for employment because of the individual's gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, visible and/or invisible disabilities, socio-economic and/or multicultural origins, health conditions, age, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.