Manager, Operations Development, CeraVe, Dermatological Beauty Division, Operations

Overview

Manager for Operations Development, Cera Ve, L'Oréal Dermatological Beauty Division, L'Oréal Operations — Clark, New Jersey. This role serves as the Operational representative to Cera Ve with Global Marketing, autonomously overseeing the launch of new products.

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 include Cera Ve, Skin Ceuticals, La Roche-Posay, Skin better Science and Vichy, offering skincare products to respond to beauty and health needs.

We are seeking a Manager for our Operations Development team in our Clark, New Jersey Operations Hub.

• 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 cosmetics, consumer goods or related field
• French language skill is a plus
• Travel to vendors and plants will be required (10-15% of time)
• Proficient PC skills — MS Office; capable of building presentations in Excel/PowerPoint; proficient in MS Project
• Good communication skills to interact with all levels of the organization and suppliers
• Good organizational skills to manage documentation, materials and information
• Ability to assume leadership of Brand Development team and special projects as needed
• Develop and maintain knowledge of new or emerging trends and technologies
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis (no sponsorship needed now or in the future)
• Ability to be onsite, in the office, as this is an essential function, including NY and NJ sites

• Shaping New Product Launches: partner with Marketing to guide new product briefs and conception definitions, ensuring innovation is designed with agility, profitability, and L4TF sustainability commitments.
• Assessing Launch Viability: analyze cost structure, timeline, and sustainability profile to determine readiness and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Leading Global
  
  Collaboration:
  
  coordinate with manufacturing partners across five global zones to harmonize processes and drive consistency.
• Orchestrating Project Success: develop and manage detailed project timelines, milestones, and risk mitigation, ensuring launches comply with the L’Oréal Quality system.
• Driving
  
  Risk Management:
  
  lead cross-functional risk assessments with Operations and R&I, create mitigation plans, and secure robust technical backups.
• Engaging with Leadership: present launch reviews and risk escalations to Operational and Divisional leadership with clear, actionable recommendations.
• Resolving Roadblocks: lead cross-functional review meetings to identify and remove obstacles to progress.
• Evolving the Brand Catalogue: manage updates to formula, packaging, or regulatory requirements within the brand catalogue.
• Championing Collaboration and Sustainability: coordinate with Marketing, Operations, and R&I to advance harmonization, profitability, and sustainability; implement regulatory updates.
• Leading and Inspiring Teams: may lead a small team, mentoring colleagues to achieve their best work.

• Opportunity to grow beyond your comfort zone with real responsibility from day 1
• Inclusive environment that values diversity and fosters speaking up and thriving
• Contribute to brands with societal and environmental causes
• Competitive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension)
• Base Salary Range: $90,200 - $128,500
• Hybrid work policy (3 days in office, up to 2 days WFH)
• Flexible time off (holidays, vacation, volunteer time, etc.)
• Perks including internal shopping discounts and mobile allowance
• Learning and development opportunities and employee resource groups
• Mental health and wellness programs

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match all listed qualifications.

Our Safe Together Plan: safety is a priority; we follow enhanced protection standards to keep sites safe for all employees.

• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Business Development, Supply Chain, and Other
• Industries:
  Manufacturing and Personal Care Product Manufacturing