- Location
- Shimotsuma Ibaraki Japan
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
About Estée Lauder Companies
The Estée Lauder Companies is a global leader in prestige beauty, founded in 1946 by Estée and Joseph Lauder and built on an enduring belief in creativity, high-touch service, and entrepreneurial spirit. As an employer, the Group offers talent the scale of an international house with the energy of distinctive brands across skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care. Its culture values innovation, inclusion, learning, and responsible growth, inviting professionals to shape consumer experiences from laboratory to counter, digital platform to boardroom. Employees join a purpose-led organization where heritage, artistry, and scientific excellence meet to define the future of luxury beauty.
Estée Lauder Companies seeks a Line Operator to manage production operations at its manufacturing facility in Shimotsuma, Japan. This role entails overseeing assembly and packaging processes, ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety protocols within a high-precision luxury cosmetics manufacturing environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor production line equipment and machinery
- Inspect products for quality compliance and defects
- Maintain accurate production records and documentation
- Perform preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting on line equipment
- Ensure adherence to safety protocols and workplace hygiene standards
- Collaborate with supervisory staff to optimize production efficiency
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent qualification
- Proven experience in manufacturing or production line operations
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
- Strong attention to detail and quality focus
Skills
Experience
Prior experience as a line operator or in manufacturing production roles is preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Workplace
This position is based in Shimotsuma, Ibaraki, Japan, within easy reach of Tokyo.
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Culture
The Estée Lauder Companies fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and a passion for prestige beauty are deeply valued. As a global house of distinctive brands, it offers employees an environment that encourages innovation, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence and consumer inspiration.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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