Manager, Packaging Qualification Lab QEHS and Logistics, L'Oréal Operations

Manager, Packaging Qualification Lab QEHS & Logistics, L'Oreal Operations – Clark, New Jersey

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Who We Are: 

Join us at L’Oréal, 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'Oréal 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’Oréal divisions. We are consumer-oriented, and we act responsibly all along the value chain.

The Packaging Qualification labs team is a dynamic, collaborative, professional group that is part of the packaging team.  Our mission is to ensure the quality of packaging conception, supplier capability, and consumer experience through risk assessment, testing, and technical expertise. We perform testing in our packaging labs on new launches, formula renovations, and packaging changes to support the business. We are seeking a  Manager to join our team in our  Clark, New Jersey Operations Hub.

What You Will Learn:

Leads the QEHS/Logistics activities for the Packaging Qualification Laboratories within the packaging team. Promotes continual improvement processes for improving safety, health, environmental, logistics and equipment aspects for the packaging qualification labs. Exhibits strong teamwork, leadership and communication skills and possesses the ability to effectively manage change in a dynamic work environment business.

QEHS:

• Responsible for ensuring department compliance with L’Oreal QEHS policy and requirements 
• Responsible for ensuring department compliance with regulatory requirements including OSHA, DOT, DEP, and RCRA
• Drives safety and quality culture of the department through training, coaching, and audits
• Determines relevant safety trainings and topics for team employees, including safety orientation for new hires
• Trains and leads employees in risk assessment (SHAP), MESURs, incident investigation and post-incident follow-up action  

• Manages storage and flows of waste including interfacing with 3 rd party waste disposal contractor. 
• Responsible for maintaining KPIs for QEHS metrics to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement
• Provide QEHS support and guidance for related lab partners including Advanced Engineering, Aerosol, OMA and Raw Materials & Bulk labs.
• Manges Logistics flows for compatibility and homologation, including ordering, receiving, storage, and handling of bulk and components.  
• Manages Logistics flows of components for packaging between Clark location and 3 rd party warehouse.  
• Manges bulk expiry and bulk/retain destruction. 
• Responsible for maintaining KPIs for Logistics metrics to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement
• Transversal support to the Skin, Hair, and Cosmetic Qualification  Metier  for training content &  materials , and  Quality System.

EQUIPMENT

• Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the department equipment and repairs 
• Responsible for tracking spending on equipment and repairs, and maintaining asset list
• Responsible for maintaining and updating laboratory supplies and inventory management including research and acquisition of new lab materials.

What We Are Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• 7-10 years of industrial experience, safety or quality management required
• A completed Bachelor’s degree in engineering , material science, or equivalent technical  discipline is  required
• Excellent interpersonal,  oral  and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.

• Well versed in Microsoft programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, TEAMS)
• Ability to interact with all levels of the  organization  including contractors and visitors.
• Ability to lead, manage, and motivate employees
• 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 at least 3 days a week, as this is an essential function of the position (required)

What’s In It For You

• A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential (here,you’llbe encouraged to try new things and take risks!)
• Real responsibility from day 1,there’s no sitting on the sidelines at L’Oréal
• An environment where people of every ethnicity, social background, age, religion, g ender and sexual orientation as well as people with disabilities are accepted, can speak up, will thriveand 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’Oréal’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'Oréal, 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.