Cell Manager, L'Oréal Operations

Job Title: Cell Manager Division: Operations Location: Florence KY Manufacturing Reports To: UP Director Responsibilities You will be responsible for optimizing production processes, improving short-term performance, and leading a continuous improvement culture driving activities. Implementing operational excellence methodologies across the department in line with global standards: Guarantees efficient and compliant execution of packaging & processing operations, with a focus on safety, product quality, sustainability and productivity Serves as a culture leader who models expected behaviors and reinforces a high-performance environment Identifies through data and observations performance gaps (losses analysis): compliance with process, OEE, capability and quality standards Ensures the consistency of the completion and effectiveness of previous day’s and today’s actions, as well as the prioritization of them Champion for Safety, Quality, Reliability, and Performance, ensuring these principles guide daily decision‑making and team behaviors. Models leadership attributes including accountability, communication, problem‑solving, and the ability to positively influence team culture. Promotes and reinforces a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and operational discipline. Leads improvement projects derived from deviations in performance or cost. Applies and ensures the execution of lean tools (SMED, 5S, QRQC, SixSigma,…) and actively works to eliminate non-value-added activities through standardization, simplification, and waste reduction. Facilitates action plans, tracks results, and ensures sustainability Drafts and formalizes machine/process modification requests when issues are beyond the production team's autonomy (expert intervention is required) Interfaces with project teams when expert/third party intervention is required Makes sure that level 1 routine is being held with all the right data, and that leads to the right level of action Provides the level 2 & 3 routine with the elements that require the intervention of the management and/or project teams You will be responsible for the successful introduction, integration, and ramp‑up of new productions, after designing the appropriate production processes: Ensures the right operational standards and methods are in place and well applied Ensures that the ramp‑up is properly coordinated with the project team Designs, documents, and delivers operator training for new products/production lines Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with major in a technical field or Management required, Engineering degree preferred 3 to 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing management role or similar industry Computer Skills: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Statistical Analysis Conscientious, positive attitude, reliable, responsible and flexible Be self‑motivated and work independently as well as in a team setting Organized and able to handle multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment to meet time commitments Strong attention to detail and desire to follow procedures Benefits Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan) Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More) Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance) Learning & 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 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We would love to find out more about you as a candidate and do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting View email address on click.appcast.io. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Our Safe Together Plan: Your safety is our highest priority. We will proceed with caution and adhere to enhanced protection standards to ensure our sites are safe for all employees. We must all operate with the shared responsibility for each other’s health & safety in mind. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ultimate.ai