Guerlain Production Manager — Perfumes

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Location
OrphinÎle-de-FranceFrance
Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Manager
Posted
Mar 26, 2026

About Guerlain

Guerlain is a prestigious Maison of perfume and cosmetics and a member of the LVMH group. The brand is known for its heritage-driven craftsmanship, attention to artisanal detail and commitment to high standards of quality and innovation within the luxury beauty sector.

Guerlain in Orphin, France seeks a Production Manager — Perfumes to lead fragrance packaging operations and a multidisciplinary production team.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Manage and lead a multidisciplinary production team (~70 employees) including production, maintenance, packaging industrialisation and short‑term planning.
  • Ensure the safe operation of the site and strict compliance with quality standards across automated packaging lines and an artisanal workshop.
  • Plan, organise and allocate resources to meet production schedules while optimising operational costs and efficiencies.
  • Coordinate and oversee new product launches and the industrialisation of packaging solutions.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to organisational design and process optimisation projects.
  • Recruit, integrate, train and develop team members and maintain a positive working climate through effective listening, communication and leadership.

Qualifications

  • Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification.
  • Minimum 10 years' experience in industrial manufacturing with proven success in frontline management.
  • Demonstrated leadership, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to motivate multidisciplinary teams.
  • Proven track record in production planning, quality and safety compliance.
  • Experience in new product introduction and continuous improvement is highly desirable.

Skills

Production management Team leadership and people development Quality assurance and safety compliance Production planning and scheduling New Product Introduction (NPI) Continuous improvement / Lean methodologies Project management and cross‑functional coordination

Experience

At least 10 years in industrial manufacturing with hands‑on experience managing operational teams and packaging/production lines; experience within cosmetics or fragrance production preferred.

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification.

Workplace

This position is based in Orphin, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.

Culture

Guerlain combines heritage craftsmanship with contemporary innovation; the production sites balance automated precision and artisanal savoir‑faire. The workplace emphasises excellence, meticulous attention to quality and collaborative problem‑solving within a respected luxury‑brand environment.

About Cerulean

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