- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Supervisor
- Compensation
- $19–29/hour
- 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.
The Estée Lauder Companies seeks a Work Center Line Lead to conduct inspections and documentation ensuring quality specifications are met on a timely basis in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role combines production oversight with quality assurance responsibilities, requiring the incumbent to assist supervisors with employee assignments, inspect orders for accuracy and specifications, audit manufacturing processes, and document findings. The position involves hands-on coordination of presser/packer/assembler stations, root cause analysis of quality issues, and adherence to good manufacturing practices (GMP).
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist supervisor with assigning employees to work stations and manage production flow
- Inspect and audit orders for accuracy, content, and specifications using manufacturing systems
- Provide quality standards as guidelines for pressers, packers, and assemblers to follow
- Conduct and document random audits and evaluate process/product conformity to standardized specifications
- Determine product and process acceptability with respect to company standards and notify supervisor of quality issues
- Assist supervisor with root cause analysis of quality and accuracy issues and recommend corrective actions
- Perform clerical functions including filing, record keeping, report maintenance, and data entry into computer systems
- Verify flow racks for accuracy including lot traceability, quantities, and manufacturing issues
- Ensure line clearance processes are followed and verify expired product removal from flow racks
- Follow all safety and good manufacturing practices (GMP) guidelines
- Assist with training and onboarding of new employees
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent or related work experience
- Minimum one year of production experience in manufacturing or distribution environment (preferred)
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Ability to lift 25 pounds regularly
- Must successfully pass written and practical tests achieving scores equivalent to national standards
- Ability to work overtime, including weekends, and all shifts
- Available to work across all Northtec facilities as needed
Skills
Experience
Minimum one year of production experience in manufacturing or distribution quality control operations preferred. Experience working with quality assurance systems, inspection protocols, and in a supervised production environment is beneficial.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; or demonstrated equivalent knowledge through related work experience.
Workplace
The role is situated in Melville, New York, USA — conveniently close to New York.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 19 to USD 29 per hour.
Benefits
Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and participation in a competitive bonus program.
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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