Manufacturing – Coty/CoverGirl Cosmetics Materials, Process and Delivery Technology Leader

Job description

NOTE: Due to P&G's announcement of its intention to divest the CoverGirl business to Coty, this role is specific to the CoverGirl business. Successful candidates will be part of the CoverGirl team. Upon the anticipated closing, it is expected that successful candidates will transfer with the CoverGirl business, together with other employees supporting CoverGirl.

The Technology Leader (TL) creates technical solutions that drive step change improvements in supply chain cost, quality and responsiveness. Specifically, TL works on Packaging materials and related supply chain process to improve manufacturing and product supply results. In this role the Technology Leader develops a strong understanding of packaging material technologies and supplier processes.

Important Responsibilities of the Job :

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Leverage technical mastery, leadership, problem solving and communication skills to: (1) perform focused improvement work that improves material cost, quality, time and service; and/or (2) design and deliver product initiatives that meet success criteria.

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Own and continuously improve work processes.

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Work across organization boundaries to implement changes and improve supply chain capability.

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Effectively serve as single point of contact for Material, Process and Delivery (MPD) work on business teams.

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Lead material changes from design through qualification within a material technology using Project Management methodology and the Change Management process.

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Qualify material conversions and develop specifications in Corporate Standards System (CSS).

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Lead Experimental Orders (EO) as part of material qualifications and improvements.

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Work on material quality issues with supplier & manufacturing.

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Develop technical expertise in assigned material technology. Lead team results in monthly reviews.

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Develop or simplify existing processes to improve business results. Reapply learnings at Hunt Valley Cosmetics as well as across Beauty divisions.

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Develop capability in suppliers as a means of eliminating losses and supporting Better & Cheaper & Faster materials.

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Identify and lead changes to maintain and improve results in the areas of material supply and initiative design & delivery.

Required Skills :

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Thinks and Acts Decisively : Be able to sort through data, identify issues and provide optimal solutions. On material issues, work with manufacturing, suppliers, planning and logistic leader to develop a plan that helps the team to make informed and timely decisions. Experience in solving material and material/equipment interface issues is helpful.

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Leverages Mastery : Applies knowledge and skill to improve business results, organization's capability and professional/technical expertise. Demonstrated ability to achieve technical mastery. Material technical, packaging line, and/or processing experience and knowledge is required. Proficiency with computers and ability to use Microsoft Office. Use of SAP, Microsoft Project, statistics and SPC, and other software systems is desirable.

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Innovates and Reapplies : Generates new ways to get better results. Reapply learnings to other materials, processes, teams.

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Leads : Must be a self starter. Anticipates and responds to the needs of business partners. Seeks out and brings inside learning from the outside. Is in touch with trends, current thinking and issues. Work with and through others to get results. Proactively recognize emerging issues and take actions to address. Lead projects from start to finish. Able to lead meetings, conference calls and provide directions to internal & external partners to achieve desired results.

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Builds Diverse, Collaborative Relationships : Be able to work in teams and develop win-win solutions. Respect the capability of all team members and use them to deliver business results. Communicate and coordinate work with suppliers, Supply Chain teams, operating teams, Quality Assurance, Planning, Purchasing, Project Launch Teams and Research & Development.

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Grows Capability : Proactively seeks knowledge and understanding to build the business. Anticipates and addresses capability gaps. Takes responsibility for developing systems to meet current and future business needs. Develops knowledge and capability in others to raise the competence level of the group.

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Embraces Change : Seek out and readily accepts changes. Initiate and manages meaningful change; integrate change into ongoing operations with minimum interruption.

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Self Directed/Operates with Discipline : Be able to prioritize work. Act with sense of urgency and determination with the end result in mind. Meets commitments. Able to handle multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must deal with critical high-pressure situations and be ready to make prompt/intuitive decisions.

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Communication : Strong in verbal and written communication. Be able to clearly state issues and bring closure to them via clear communication to internal and external partners. Able to present ideas and influence business partners.

Desired profile

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;Minimum 5 years Experience in one or more areas of Manufacturing, Packaging equipment operation, maintenance, and design, and/ or Packaging material specification development.

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;Knowledge of Quality Assurance Principles and Practices is a Plus.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, citizenship, HIV/AIDS status or any other legally protected factor.

No immigration sponsorship is available for this position. Procter & Gamble does not sponsor candidates for permanent residency except in some areas that in Procter & Gamble"s sole discretion require highly specialized backgrounds.

Procter & Gamble participates in e-verify as required by law.

Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.