Job Title Manager, Operations Development, CeraVe

Division: L'Oréal Dermatological Beauty Division

Location: Clark, New Jersey

Who We Are:

• ARE A PIONEERING, AGILE CULTURE WITH THE SCALE AND MEANS TO MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE

“Challenge the status quo, strong entrepreneurial culture, make a real difference from day 1”

• ON A RELENTLESS QUEST FOR INNOVATION, EXCELLENCE, AND CONCRETE SOLUTIONS

“Constant fast-paced innovation, shape the future of beauty”

• DRIVING IMPACT FROM INCEPTION TO MARKET LAUNCH

“Solve complex challenges, impact the entire innovation lifecycle, lead projects from start to finish”

• AN IMMERSIVE ECO-SYSTEM DESIGNED TO DEVELOP EXPERTISE & ACCELERATE YOUR GROWTH AND UPSKILLING

“Grow and develop beyond current expertise, industry-recognized certifications, work with the best talents”

• WHERE THE CAREER POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS – AND YOU ARE IN THE DRIVING SEAT

“Shape your own career, interconnected with all the professions and expertise, leave your comfort zone, grow to your full potential”

We're not just building brands, we're shaping how the world experiences beauty (and it takes a lot of cool jobs to do it).

Intrigued? Keep reading, this might be the opportunity you've been searching for.

At L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty, our mission is to help everyone in their quest for healthy and beautiful skin. Our division is the world leader in dermo-cosmetics by adding health to beauty. Our brands portfolio includes CeraVe, SkinCeuticals, LaRoche Posay, skinbetter science and Vichy, offering a range of skincare products to respond to all expectations linked to beauty and health of the skin. 

We are seeking a Manager for our Operations Development team in our Clark, New Jersey Operations Hub. This role will serve as the Operational representative to CeraVe with Global Marketing, autonomously overseeing the launch of new products.

A Day In The Life: 

• Shaping New Product Launches: Your day begins by partnering closely with Marketing to guide new product briefs and conception definitions. You ensure every innovation is designed with agility, profitability, and L’Oréal For the Future (L4TF) sustainability commitments at its core, setting the stage for launches that are as responsible as they are exciting.
• Assessing Launch Viability: You analyze each project’s cost structure, timeline, and sustainability profile, providing critical insights that determine whether a concept is ready to move forward. Your expertise ensures that every launch is both feasible and aligned with L’Oréal’s strategic objectives.
• Leading Global Collaboration: With manufacturing partners across five global zones, you lead the operational conception process, bringing together diverse teams to turn ideas into reality. Your global perspective helps harmonize processes and drive consistency across regions.
• Orchestrating Project Success: You develop and manage detailed project timelines, mapping out key tasks and milestones while minimizing risk. Your proactive approach ensures that launches are delivered on time and in full compliance with the L’Oréal Quality system.
• Driving Risk Management: Throughout the day, you lead rigorous risk assessments with cross-functional teams from Operations and Research & Innovation (R&I). You create and track mitigation plans, securing approval for robust technical backup options to keep projects on track—even when challenges arise.
• Engaging with Leadership: You regularly present launch reviews and risk escalations to Operational and Divisional leadership, providing transparent updates and actionable recommendations. Your communication ensures that decision-makers are always informed and empowered.
• Resolving Roadblocks: As the leader of project review meetings, you bring together cross-functional partners to identify and resolve any obstacles impacting progress. Your problem-solving skills help maintain momentum and drive projects to successful completion.
• Evolving the Brand Catalogue: You manage key evolutions within the brand catalogue, ensuring that every update—whether to formula, packaging, or regulatory requirements—is implemented seamlessly and efficiently.
• Championing Collaboration and Sustainability: You work hand-in-hand with Marketing, Operations, and R&I to advance harmonization, profitability, and sustainability initiatives. You coordinate the implementation of legal and regulatory updates, ensuring our products meet the highest standards worldwide.
• Leading and Inspiring Teams: With the potential to lead a small team, you foster a collaborative, high-performance culture—mentoring colleagues and empowering them to deliver their best work.

We Are Looking For:

The ideal candidate possesses a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. They are detail-oriented, possess excellent communication skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment. In addition:

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or a related technical discipline 
• Minimum 5 years' experience in proven package development project work/quality experience, preferably in the cosmetics, consumer goods or related field 
• French Language skill is a plus 
• Travel to vendors and plants will be a requirement (10-15% of time) 
• Proficient PC skills - MS Office software and capable of building presentations on Excel and/or PowerPoint.  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. 
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent, ongoing basis, without the need for legal sponsorship now or in the future. (required)
• The ability to be onsite, in the office, 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’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 concrete difference
• Competitive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
• 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) 
• Hybrid Work Policy (3 days in Office, up to 2 days Work From Home)
• 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 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.

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.