About the Position

Manufacturing Production Unit Director, L'Oréal Operations

Location: Florence, United States

Reference number: 252121

Date posted: 08.10.2026

Employment type: Full-time

Professional field: Operations

Type of contract: Permanent

Responsibilities

As the UP (Unit of Production) Director of Packaging, you will manage and direct the staff of a manufacturing operation to achieve 100% attainment of the monthly production schedule while adhering to prescribed quality control standards and efficiency targets, and ensuring that inventory objectives and new product launch dates are met.

Manage production operations to achieve attainment of the production plan by executing the short-term fixed schedule based on the master production plan requirements.
Supervise and train the production workforce in methods and procedures that maximize the efficient operation and application of the means of production.
Review and evaluate employee performance.
Develop and implement improved work procedures that enhance manufacturing efficiency.
Recommend capital equipment improvements to enhance the capacity, efficiency, and productivity of the means of production.
Ensure all products, procedures, equipment, and policies comply with FDA and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) regulations.
Implement L'Oréal quality assurance procedures.
Facilitate an effective employee/labor relations environment within the production unit.
Maintain appropriate records and complete necessary reports in a timely manner.
Maintain a safe, clean work area and implement L’Oréal’s environmental program.
Where applicable, manage supporting warehouse activities.
Manage and implement all L'Oréal policies and practices including, but not limited to, the Corporation's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, etc.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with at least 10 years of related experience in a similar industry.
Verbal, quantitative, and analytical skills.
Knowledge of manufacturing equipment, processes, and procedures, and extensive knowledge of scheduling concepts and procedures.
Ability to determine load factors and manufacturing requirements.
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Excellent people management skills, including the ability to develop a team capable of producing extraordinary results.
Creative problem-solving, decision-making, achievement orientation, talent cultivation, and strong communication skills.

We Offer

Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
Learning & Development Opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs

About the Company

For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellence solely to one business: Beauty. Our goal is to offer each and every person around the world the best of beauty in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity, and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity.

At L'Oréal Consumer Products, our mission is to democratize the best of beauty, and for us, beauty has to be sustainable. Our division holds the world’s #1 beauty brand, L’Oréal Paris; the #1 makeup brand, Maybelline New York; the #1 natural brand, Garnier; and NYX Professional Makeup.

Why Join Us?

At L'Oréal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We would love to find out more about you as a candidate and do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

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Our Safe Together Plan: Your safety is our highest priority. We will proceed with caution and adhere to enhanced protection standards to ensure our sites are safe for all employees. We must all operate with the shared responsibility for each other’s health & safety in mind.

What’s Different About Working at L'Oréal?

People often expect a global company of our size to run on rigid rules and strict playbooks. We don’t. What makes L’Oréal different is our entrepreneurial mindset. Whether you work in tech, finance, supply chain, or marketing, you aren’t here just to follow instructions. You are here to take ownership and shape your own projects from day one.

The pace is fast, and the learning curve is steep. But in return, you get the trust to try new things and the support to make a real impact. If you want a role where your voice actually shapes the work and the chance to work in over 40 worldwide brands, this is where you do it.

You’d Be a Great Fit. We’d Love to See You Apply.

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Manufacturing Production Unit Director, L'Oréal Operations

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