- Location
- Chartres Centre-Val de Loire France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2026
About Christian Dior
Christian Dior, founded in Paris in 1946, stands as one of the world’s most influential maisons, uniting haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, fragrance, beauty, and exceptional retail experiences. As an employer, Dior offers a culture shaped by artistic audacity, meticulous craftsmanship, and the pursuit of excellence, where heritage and innovation continually enrich one another. Its teams collaborate across ateliers, studios, boutiques, and corporate functions within an international environment that values elegance, precision, inclusivity, and entrepreneurial spirit. Working at Dior means contributing to a legacy of timeless style while helping define the future of luxury with creativity, discipline, and purpose.
Parfums Christian Dior is seeking a Packaging Workshop Manager on a permanent, full-time basis in Chartres to lead approximately 30 employees. The role oversees workshop operations, production quality, safety, performance objectives, team development, problem-solving, and continuous improvement during a period of departmental transformation.
Role & Responsibilities
- Ensure an exemplary safety culture and strict compliance with internal procedures.
- Communicate the factory and department strategy effectively so each team member understands their role and contributes to collective success.
- Organize team assignments to production lines according to departmental needs while developing workforce versatility.
- Develop and monitor employees’ practical skills and authorizations while fostering a performance culture.
- Address inappropriate conduct proactively and ensure rigorous application of disciplinary policy.
- Monitor and lead daily departmental performance objectives, including overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), format changeover times, adherence to operating procedures, and schedule compliance; implement corrective actions.
- Conduct shop-floor audits and ensure standards are applied.
- Lead problem-solving for identified deviations.
- Contribute to and implement continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Engineering degree or equivalent.
- At least 3 years of team-management experience in an industrial environment.
- Passion for excellence, natural leadership, and a strong results orientation.
- Proficiency with office tools, particularly Excel and SAP.
- Organizational and prioritization skills, rigor, and attention to detail.
- Passion for quality and work well done.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, a team-oriented mindset, and the ability to unite a team.
- Listening skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
- Initiative and a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
- Sense of responsibility and commitment to the values of Christian Dior.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years of team-management experience in an industrial environment.
Education
Engineering degree or equivalent.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France.
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Culture
Christian Dior fosters a culture of refined creativity, exceptional craftsmanship, and continuous innovation, where teams are encouraged to uphold the Maison’s heritage while shaping the future of luxury. As an employer, it offers a dynamic and exacting environment that values collaboration, excellence, and the development of talent across artistic, retail, and corporate disciplines.
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