EU Brands Ops Director — Hybrid, Global Impact

L'Oréal; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 127,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Benefits package

Flexible time off

Employee perks

Learning and development opportunities

Employee resource groups

Mental health & wellness programs

Job summary

L’Oréal is seeking a Director, Operations Development EU Brands Lead, based in Clark, New Jersey. You will lead local development of global plans for Vichy and La Roche-Posay, acting as a strategic bridge between US marketing, DMI, and Global Operations.

You will manage a team of product developers, a color & artwork developer, and an external project manager to navigate feasibility, production mapping, and resource management.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or a related engineering/technical discipline is required.
• Experience: 10+ years in product development or project management within dermo-cosmetics, prestige beauty, or consumer goods.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills with senior leadership and global partners.
• Proficient PC skills including Microsoft 365 and relevant project management software.
• Team-oriented leader, capable of building cross-functional relationships across boundaries.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis; onsite 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Act as Strategic Lead for product development, linking innovation teams with Global Operations.
• Shape and vet plans for La Roche-Posay US, defining the technical path for launches and localizations.
• Lead feasibility studies for localized production and interplant transfers EU<->US.
• Integrate color & artwork activities to ensure operational efficiency.
• Direct and coach the development team, promoting growth and optimal workflows.
• Influence senior stakeholders with executive presence to tackle global challenges.
• Coordinate with EU partners to ensure brand integrity and launch excellence.
• Provide strategic leadership by forecasting operational trends and managing crises.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Teamwork

Project management

Microsoft 365

Cross-functional collaboration

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or related engineering/technical discipline

Job description

L’Oréal is seeking a Director, Operations Development EU Brands Lead, based in Clark, New Jersey. You will lead local development of global plans for Vichy and La Roche-Posay, acting as a strategic bridge between US marketing, DMI, and Global Operations.

You will manage a team of product developers, a color & artwork developer, and an external project manager to navigate feasibility, production mapping, and resource management.