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Quality Manager Distribution

Brand: Estée Lauder Companies

Description

With a diverse portfolio of more than 20 brands sold in approximately 150 countries and territories, Estée Lauder Companies is the global leader in prestige beauty, recognized for its skincare, make-up, fragrances, and hair care products.

In Switzerland, Estée Lauder has the main Supply Chain Hub for Travel Retail and EMEA, offering many opportunities across multiple functions to grow your career and become part of our amazing Supply Chain teams.

Due to our continued growth we are now hiring a Quality Manager for our Quality team in Galgenen, Switzerland.

Job Description:

As Quality Manager you will ensure that the Quality of the finished products is maintained all the way to consumer in accordance with company Quality requirements and applicable regulations. You will be leading a team of around 3 – 6 people which strives for excellence. If you are passionate about directing, planning, and coordinating the compliance to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Distribution Practices (GDP) as well as leading the Quality Improvement Processes within the Distribution Center, this is the role for you. Not only will you represent the Q organization in all the TR DC’s but also will you be the first point of contact for corporate and external audits. This position will serve as the key contact in the Travel Retail Region in Quality matters related to stock, rework, returns, regulations, compliance and holds in all the TR Distribution Centers.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Execute self-evaluations based on GMP & GDP regulations in the Distribution Centers and lead improvement projects

• Establishment and management of a Quality team

• Manage non-conformances noticed on products stored in Distribution Center

• Coordinate the inspections in case of Quality issues or nonconformances, reports the findings and determines the final decision

• Ensure sampling process is managed appropriately in cases of Quality defects and need of further investigations

• Take independent decisions related to the team in Quality matters

• Ensure that Quality training is conducted and systems are implemented taking into account ELC requirements

• Assist in recall activities when applicable

• Ensure that company goals are achieved within the Travel Retail Region and support the long-term vision of Quality for Distribution

• Ensure GMP & GDP compliance and implementation of Quality processes in all the Distribution Centers

• Establish GMP processes for Rework Value Added Services and Late Stage Differentiation by setting standards to define product disposition

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Bachelor’s or Master`s Degree in a related field of study

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of Quality with cosmetic, food or pharmaceutical products or other regulated industries

• Familiar with GMP & GDP regulations including internal auditing skills and applicable Cosmetic / OTC Regulations

• Strong leadership, communication and presentation skills

• Fluent in English written and orally, German is a benefit minimum B1 and any other European language is a plus

• Broad and open minded with a sense of responsibility

• An eye for detail and improvement and is an initiator

• Thinks strategically

• Pursues project management and Risk Management skills

• Possesses knowledge of Health Canada, FDA and CSAR requirements is a benefit

We offer you:

• a fantastic opportunity to work in an international, fast-paced, and high-touch environment

• a nurturing and challenging culture that is respectful of our roots and promotes intensive career development across multiple functions

• to be part of a company that creates prestige beauty products that also advance sustainability and help contribute to a stable climate and a healthy, beautiful planet

• inclusion, diversity, and equity which are natural extensions of The Estée Lauder Companies’ values

• amazing support for your work-life balance (gym allowance, only a 40-hour workweek)

• personal development opportunities via our internal training hub, LinkedIn Learning, and external educational trainings

• access to our employee staff shop, the possibility to buy Reka checks with a discount, and free parking spaces for all our employees

Is this position relevant and interesting for you?

Ayse will be happy to receive your online application now!

Job: Manufacturing - Supply Chain

Primary Location: Europe, Middle East, Africa-CH-Schwyz-Lachen

Job Type: Standard

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1st (Day) Shift

Job Number: 245881