Manufacturing Production Unit Director, L'Oréal Operations

Job Title:UP Director

Division: CPD

Location:Florence, KY

Reports To:Plant Manager

Who We Are: 

For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellence solely to one business: Beauty. Our goal is to offer each and every person around the world the best of beauty in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity, and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity.

At L'Oréal Consumer Products, our mission is to democratize the best of beauty, and for us, beauty has to be sustainable. Our division holds the world’s #1 beauty brand, L’Oréal Paris; the #1 makeup brand, Maybelline New York; the #1 natural brand, Garnier; and NYX Professional Makeup.

What You Will Do:

As the UP (Unit of Production) Director of Packaging, you will manage and direct the staff of a manufacturing operation to achieve 100% attainment of the monthly production schedule while adhering to prescribed quality control standards and efficiency targets, and ensuring that inventory objectives and new product launch dates are met.

• Manage production operations to achieve attainment of the production plan by executing the short-term fixed schedule based on the master production plan requirements.
• Supervise and train the production workforce in methods and procedures that maximize the efficient operation and application of the means of production.
• Review and evaluate employee performance.
• Develop and implement improved work procedures that enhance manufacturing efficiency.
• Recommend capital equipment improvements to enhance the capacity, efficiency, and productivity of the means of production.
• Ensure all products, procedures, equipment, and policies comply with FDA and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) regulations.
• Implement L'Oreal quality assurance procedures.
• Facilitate an effective employee/labor relations environment within the production unit.

•  Maintain appropriate records and complete necessary reports in a timely manner.
• Maintain a safe, clean work area and implement L’Oréal’s environmental program.
• Where applicable, manage supporting warehouse activities
• Manage and implement all L'Oréal policies and practices including, but not limited to, the Corporation's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Etc.

What We Are Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 10 years of related experience in a similar industry. 
• Verbal, quantitative, and analytical skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment, processes, and procedures, and extensive knowledge of scheduling concepts and procedures.
• Ability to determine load factors and manufacturing requirements.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent people management skills, including the ability to develop a team capable of producing extraordinary results.
• Creative problem-solving, decision-making, achievement orientation, talent cultivation, and strong communication skills.

Your Mission:

• Produce World Class Results through people engagement and teamwork.
• Selflessly develop others.
• Thrive within a changing organization.
• Efficiently produce high-quality cosmetics at the right time for L’Oreal USA customers.

• Create and provide an environment in which employees can work safely and thrive.
• Act as a responsible citizen in our company and community.
• Manage the plant’s assets to maximize our stockholders' return.
• Demonstrate 100% accountability.
• Implement and utilize the L’Oréal USA communication model with positivity.
• Resolve conflicts directly.
• Listen for understanding.
• Commit to team decisions.

As an integral part of our culture at L’Oréal, wellness is central to our values. We not only offer a generous Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k)), but we also offer flexible time off, work-from-home days, and a pension plan! Additionally, you will have access to company perks such as Makeup, Skincare, and Fragrance! Employees receive a stipend for L'Oréal products, VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, and other perks such as a Monthly Mobile Allowance, discounted gym memberships, and ERGs.

Additional Benefits Information As Follows:

• 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