Head of RUN - Robotics and Lab Automation
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Type of contract : permanent contrat
Location : Saint Ouen & Chevilly-Larue
About the Role:
As the Lead RUN, you will be responsible for the operational strategy and management of robotic platforms within the Lab Automation department. You will lead a team dedicated to the operation and maintenance of robotic systems while optimizing platform performance to meet business and scientific objectives.
Within an innovative context and in collaboration with L'Oréal's R&I and all métiers, working in tandem with the head of lab, your key responsibilites are:
Key Responsibilities:
1. RUN Strategy:
- Define and implement the overall strategy for the operation and maintenance of robotic platforms.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement (Continuous Improvement) to maximize operational efficiency
- Collaborate with technical teams, IT, and other departments to align RUN activities with organizational needs.
2. Team Management :
- Supervise and mentor a team of experts in robotic operations and maintenance.
- Encourage professional development through training, certifications, and growth opportunities.
- Foster a culture of operational excellence and collaboration within the team.
- 3. Performance Monitoring
- Set up relevant KPIs to measure the performance of robotic platforms (e.g.,availability, reliability, productivity, data quality).
- Regularly analyze performance data to identify weaknesses and proposecorrective solutions.
- Provide regular reporting to stakeholders on the status of platforms andprogress achieved.
4. Operational Management :
- Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance interventions to minimize downtime.
- Manage critical incidents and oversee their resolution within agreed timelines.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards in all operations.
5. Innovation and Optimization:
- Explore and integrate new technologies or methodologies to improve existing processes.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of new robotic platforms if necessary.
Required Skills:
Experience:
- At least 5 years of experience in the operation or maintenance of complex robotic systems, preferably in a laboratory or industrial environment.
- Proven experience in team management, with a demonstrated ability to motivate and develop talent.
- In-depth knowledge of best practices in technical asset management and automation
Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of modern robotic systems, including their operation, maintenance, and optimization.
- Mastery of performance tracking tools (e.g., dashboards, asset management software).
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols
Transversal Skills
- Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex problems.
- Excellent communication skills to interact with various stakeholders (technical team, management, internal/external partners).
- Results-oriented with attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment.
Education:
- Engineering degree or Master’s in Robotics, Automation, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- Additional certifications in project management, industrial maintenance, or automation are a plus.
What’s In It For You
Life's too short for a boring career. That’s why at L’Oréal, you’re not just starting a job; you’re starting an adventure. You’ll be encouraged to take risks, challenge the status quo, and leave your mark on some of the world’s most iconic beauty brands. Forget the sidelines—here, you're in the driver's seat of your career from day one.
- 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’Oréal.
- 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 a concrete difference.
Who We Are
L’Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted itself solely to ‘Create beauty that moves the world’; it is now the industry world leader with €42 billion consolidated sales. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale, while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet.
At L’Oréal Research & Innovation we are pushing the boundaries of Science & Tech. We invest heavily in cutting-edge research, leveraging advanced technologies to understand skin, hair, and microbiome, while discovering new active ingredients and launching outperforming formulas. Our 4,100 L'Oréal R&I experts leverage Science & Technology to invent safe, trustable, sustainable & responsible beauty products and experiences that will change people’s lives.
We’re committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes and to 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.
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