Operations Development Manager, Pro Products (Hybrid)

L'Oreal USA, Inc; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Flexible time off

Paid holidays

Monthly mobile allowance

Job summary

L'Oreal Operations in Clark, New Jersey seeks an experienced Manager, Operations Development for the Professional Products Division to lead packaging-driven product development and transversal projects. This rolé ensures on-time, cost-effective launches across the PD portfolio while collaborating with Marketing, R&I and Manufacturing teams.

Based in the US, you will manage complex initiatives, drive profitability and sustainability, and guide cross-functional partners to deliver high-impact

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or a related engineering/technical discipline is required.
• 5–7+ years of experience in project management for launching global products with cross-functional teams such as Manufacturing, Sourcing, Packaging, Brand Marketing and Sustainability.
• Cosmetics, consumer goods, or related field experience is preferred.
• Travel to vendors and plants 10–15% of the time.
• Technical packaging experience is a plus.
• Must be collaborative and able to build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Proficient written and verbal communication to influence across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project timelines, key tasks and milestones; ensure on-time launches within the Quality system.
• Lead innovation and transversal reviews; drive risk escalations to leadership.
• Guide Marketing on new product briefs, ensuring design for agility and profitability.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholder participation and project ownership.
• Lead project reviews and resolve roadblocks to keep timelines on track.
• Analyze launch viability in terms of cost, schedule and sustainability (L4TF).
• Drive cost reduction and harmonization for new or existing products.
• Interface with Manufacturing, R&I and other functions to ensure alignment.
• Support packaging components development and feasibility costing.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

L'Oreal Operations in Clark, New Jersey seeks an experienced Manager, Operations Development for the Professional Products Division to lead packaging-driven product development and transversal projects. This rolé ensures on-time, cost-effective launches across the PD portfolio while collaborating with Marketing, R&I and Manufacturing teams.

Based in the US, you will manage complex initiatives, drive profitability and sustainability, and guide cross-functional partners to deliver high-impact