Guerlain Packaging Quality Technician
Guerlain seeks a Packaging Quality Technician (apprenticeship) in Orphin, France. One-year alternance starting Sept 2026 for BTS/BUT students.
Overview
Guerlain is a heritage French maison of perfumes and cosmetics and a member of the LVMH group. The brand is celebrated for artisanal fragrances, luxury skincare and a commitment to craftsmanship, innovation and refinement across its product and production activities.
Role & Responsibilities
- Perform visual and instrumental controls of packaging components (caps, pumps, bottles, etc.) in accordance with established procedures, safety and hygiene rules.
- Record inspection results in the laboratory's computerized system and ensure traceability of test data.
- Manage non-conformities by liaising with internal packaging teams and external suppliers to determine causes and define corrective actions.
- Issue and circulate quality verdicts and participate in root-cause analysis and follow-up of corrective/preventive actions.
- Monitor supplier performance indicators and contribute to consolidated reporting using Power BI in coordination with the Chartres cosmetics site.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a BTS or BUT program specialized in quality control, packaging or industrial conditioning.
- First professional experience or internship in production is desirable, preferably within perfumery/cosmetics, pharmaceutical or food industries.
- Strong organizational skills, autonomy and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with production and supplier teams.
- Driving licence and own vehicle required due to limited public transport access to the Orphin site.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level position; candidates should be enrolled in a relevant BTS/BUT program. A previous internship in production—ideally in perfumery, cosmetics, pharmaceutical or food sectors—is advantageous.
Education
BTS or BUT (in progress) specialized in quality control, packaging or product conditioning.
Workplace
The role is situated in Orphin, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris. There are currently 7 open positions in Orphin on Cerulean, with 2 added recently. Within Île-de-France, Cerulean currently features 3.727 open roles, including 101 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.275 open roles — 127 of them newly added.
Culture
Guerlain combines a deep heritage in haute parfumerie with a modern drive for excellence and innovation. The production environment emphasizes precision, cross‑functional collaboration and high standards of craftsmanship, with opportunities to learn within a prestigious luxury maison.
About Cerulean
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