Manager, Operations Development Color & Artwork (PPD) bei L'Oréal

Job Title: Manager, Packaging Color &ArtworkDivision: Professional Products DivisionLocation: 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 entrepreneurialculture, make a real difference from day 1”ON A RELENTLESS QUEST FOR INNOVATION, EXCELLENCE, AND CONCRETE SOLUTIONS“Constant fast-paced innovation, shape the future ofbeauty”DRIVING IMPACT FROM INCEPTION TO MARKET LAUNCH“Solve complex challenges, impact the entireinnovation 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 theprofessions and expertise, leave your comfort zone, grow to your fullpotential” We're not justbuilding brands, we're shaping how the world experiences beauty (and it takes alot of cool jobs to do it). Intrigued? Keepreading, this might be the opportunity you've been searching for. At the Professional Products Division, our mission our mission has always been to bring professional beauty to all, by leveraging the expertise andcreativity of hairstylists. This spiritof innovation and deep-rooted collaboration with hairstylists has alwaysdefined our DNA. We all have a clear mission: to bring professional beauty toall. This mission drives everything we do, ensuring that our products andservices empower hairstylists to create exceptional and tailor-made beautyexperiences. Our American brands portfolio includes Redken, Matrix, Biolage,Pureology, Mizani, L’Oreal Technique, Pulp Riot offering a range of haircare,styling and hair color products to respond to all expectations.  We are seeking a Manager to joinour Color and Artwork packaging team for Professional Products Division in our Clark, New Jersey office. In this role, you will be responsible foroverseeing all aspects of color matching, decoration development, and technicalexecution, ensuring the highest standards of quality, innovation, andsustainability. You will collaborate cross-functionally to bring our brandvisions to life through exceptional packaging, managing projects fromconception to launch while adhering to critical timelines and costefficiencies.  Responsibilities: Color & Aesthetic Management: Lead and oversee all color matching for a range of packaging components based on Marketing’s decoration brief and color targets Apply expert knowledge of color science to assess and approve color development across various materials, including PCR plastic resins, glass, paper cartons, labels etc. ensuring aesthetic consistency across product franchises and brands. Conduct thorough risk analyses on Marketing aesthetic briefs and provide recommendations for the highest perceived value decoration at the lowest cost. Partner effectively with Marketing and Operations to drive high quality decoration concepts that are feasible, cost-efficient & timely. Assist and oversee on site press approvals to ensure color and decoration compliance with L'Oréal's quality standards. Develop and implement strategies to ensure no first production rejections due to missing color standards or inadequate defect panoplies. Contributes to essential elements for artwork routing and actively participates in the system-based artwork approval process  Packaging Project Execution: Manage packaging tasks for lower complexity projects, including the issuance of specifications and initiation of critical testing such as compatibility, decoration validation, and light resistance Drive extrapolation on testing through discussions with technical teams but also, while discussing conception with Brand Development and Marketing Foster the application of extrapolation techniques in homologation and compatibility investigation through close collaboration with technical teams, Marketing and Development.  Project Leadership & RiskMitigation: Proactively anticipate and escalate any potential blocking points to internal stakeholders, ensuring Color & Artwork owned project deadlines are met and launches are achieved on schedule. Drive adherence to key decoration development timelines across Division, Operations, and external vendor partners Maintain transparent and timely communication with Development teams regarding any project schedule adjustments. Anticipate potential risks related to timing or conception and collaborate with Development and Packaging teams to formulate robust action plans, systematically utilizing L'Oréal's Risk Elevation Process.  Innovation & Sustainability: Lead the development of sustainable decoration solutions in alignment with L'Oréal's group-wide commitments and sustainability objectives. Provide recommendations for cost-effective and flexible decoration options at the project conception phase, balancing innovation with feasibility  Collaboration & StrategicPartnership: Actively participate in and/or lead decoration-focused discussions within conception meetings with Brand Development, offering expert advice to optimize project complexity and minimize time-to-market. Reinforce awareness among stakeholders regarding the financial impact of development decisions, including industrial budget spending (e.g., production color sample costs, on-site press approvals). Demonstrate a deep understanding of supplier and plant capabilities to inform conception meetings and strategic decisions. Be consumer-centric, leveraging consumer insights to guide decoration choices and innovation.  We Are Looking For:The ideal candidatepossesses a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and acommitment to continuous improvement. They are detail-oriented, possessexcellent communication skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment. Inaddition:A completed Bachelor’s degree in Packaging (Engineering, Science, Technology, Design), or a related engineering/technical discipline is required 5-7 years' experience in proven package development project work/quality experience, preferably in the cosmetics, consumer goods or related field is required Technical experience in printing techniques, decoration techniques, color matching, and PCR (post-consumer recycled) materials preferredTravel to vendors and plants will be a requirement (10-15% of time) Proficient PC skills – Excel and PowerPoint  Proficient communication skills (written & verbal), 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. Develop and maintain a professional knowledge of new or emerging trends and technologies in packaging. Must be team oriented and able to create strong relationships with all cross functional partners 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 YouA 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’OréalAn 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 differenceCompetitive 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 adiverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you’re excited about this rolebut your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listedin the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be theright candidate for this or other roles! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We would love to findout 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 orveteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protectedstatus. Our Safe Together Plan: Your safety is our highest priority. We willproceed with caution and adhere to enhanced protection standards to ensure oursites are safe for all employees. We must all operate with the sharedresponsibility for each other’s health & safety in mind. Jetzt bewerben