Guerlain Emulsions Manufacturing Manager

Chartres • France

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Guerlain, a venerable name in the world of luxury fragrances and cosmetics since 1828, is renowned for its audacious and exceptional products. As part of the LVMH group, Guerlain is committed to maintaining its status as an iconic house of high perfumery and cosmetics, continually striving for innovation and excellence.

1. Lead the emulsions production workshop, managing a team of 30, including manufacturing staff and maintenance technicians.
2. Develop and implement recruitment and training plans for the team.
3. Define the development strategy for the workshop to meet safety, quality, timeline, cost, and motivation objectives in a high-growth, high-saturation environment.
4. Ensure compliance with quality standards (BPF, cGMP, CSAR) in collaboration with the quality assurance department.
5. Guarantee the conformity of produced bulks and maintain a high BPC rate while minimizing non-quality costs.
6. Manage workload and capacity (labor and machinery) to achieve service objectives and agility.
7. Drive performance improvements and implement productivity and quality enhancements in the workshop.
8. Participate in the industrialization of new processes and address innovation challenges.
9. Define and manage the workshop budget.
10. Lead investment projects and contribute to the CAPEX plan.
11. Promote continuous improvement initiatives and lead projects within the Maison.

1. Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing production and technical teams, preferably in the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, or consumer goods industries.
2. Degree in general engineering, process engineering, or equivalent.

1. Strong leadership and ability to provide vision and mobilize teams towards common goals.
2. Rigorous, methodical, and excellent communication skills.

A minimum of 5 years in production and technical team management, ideally within the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, or consumer goods sectors.

Degree in general engineering, process engineering, or equivalent.

Competitive benefits package including opportunities for professional development and growth within a prestigious luxury brand.

Guerlain fosters a culture of innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement, encouraging employees to be proactive and contribute to the brand's legacy of luxury and quality. As part of the LVMH group, Guerlain offers a dynamic and inspiring work environment.