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About the job

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.

Description

Share, train and evaluate Third Party Manufacturers in global regulatory requirements. Evaluate CAPAs to ensure that they meet compliance requirements. Ensure TPMs follow ELC’s quality management systems (ie…initiates change controls, deviations and provide immediate/long term corrective/preventative actions where needed). Coordinate and/or Conduct investigations into quality inquiries and consumer complaints.

Liaison with internal ELC partners and suppliers to identify, support and manage compliance needs related to new and increasing international standards.

CSAR related documentation for supplier and material certification

Support retrieval and review of cosmetic dossier related documentation

First production trial coordination through sample submission support

In conjunction with regional SQA leadership develop and execute periodical auditing plan focused on review of executed TPM manufacturing records to ensure on-going compliance with ELC expectations.

Liaise with Quality staff at the manufacturing sites for supplier related quality issues and partner with supplier to resolve issues and ensure corrective actions are identified and implemented to prevent reoccurrence.

Conduct investigations and document findings for quality inquiries and product issues raised within the ELC quality system.

Consolidate and organize supplier quality performance metrics, associated data, and messaging for use during periodical supplier performance review meetings.

Work with QA Audit group to review supplier audit results, provide input for CAPA plans & follow up to verify CAPA completion and verify its effectiveness as needed.

Provide support and assist with the management of both supplier and ELC initiated change controls, deviations, and immediate/ long term corrective/preventative actions.

Ensure compliance to quality agreement/key QMS requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of prior experience working in a manufacturing site or supporting the development and introduction of new products within the Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical and or Food & Beverage industry

Prior experience with quality management systems, project management, supplier management and/or continuous improvement initiatives preferred

Knowledge of compliance related to various Quality Systems Standards, Regulations and Guidelines, e.g. ISO 22716, CSAR, FDA, MHRA, Health Canada, etc.

Solution oriented mindset to resolve day to day issues

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to break down issues to basic form that can be easily understood by all levels of management both verbally and in written format.

Deviation management (source containment, root cause analysis, CAPA, etc.)

Ability to partner cross functionally and integrate feedback during development and implementation of quality systems

Ability to make decisions of moderate complexity independently and escalate complex decisions as needed.

Ability to work independently to meet objectives and timelines

Bachelor’s Degree in science or engineering

Proficient in AI capabilities and MS Suite

Pay Range:

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $75,350.00 to $113,000.00. Exact hourly rate depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Hourly range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program.

In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact USApplicantAccommodations@Estee.com

Michigan Applicants: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify the company in writing of the need for an accommodation within 182 days after the date the person with a disability knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.

Philadelphia Applicants: Philadelphia's Fair Chance Hiring Law

Rhode Island Applicants: The company is subject to chapters 29-38 of title 28 of the general laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state's workers' compensation law.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Philadelphia Applicants: Philadelphia's Fair Chance Hiring Law

Rhode Island Applicants: The company is subject to chapters 29-38 of title 28 of the general laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state's workers' compensation law.