MANAGER - INDUSTRIAL QUALITY
L'Oréal · Pune Division
- Experience10–15 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeunknown
- Levelmanager
- Posted12 Sept 2026
About L'Oréal
L'Oréal is hiring in Pune Division in consumer goods. This role looks for around 10+ years of experience.
The role
Manager-level Process and Quality Excellence lead role at L'Oréal in manufacturing procedures, process validation, and non-conformance investigation using quality charts and SPC tools. Oversees FG release in the SAP quality system, CAPA management, compliance with ISO and GMP, and routine DGO/GMP audits while writing manufacturing procedures and troubleshooting lab and production issues. Requires 10-15 years in manufacturing with processing equipment, plus experience with ISO and GMP, DGO methods, SAP quality system, Quality Manual/Procedures, Quality Charts/SPC, gages/instruments, automated equipment, PC skills, and basic math and statistics. Location is Pune Division, Maharashtra, India (work mode not specified).
Full job description
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TITLE: PROCESS EXPERT
The primary responsibility is to provide processing expertise to the UP’s in developing the manufacturing procedures by which the formulation are produced. Processes are established through working closely with Research and Innovation (R&I) and Corporate Quality (Pilot) to understand composition, specifications, risks and mitigating those risks. The Process and excellence Expert (PE) will process validate to ensure ability of the plant to produce within the specification provided using the process established. The PE will also use problem solving tools to support production unit in investigating non-conforming results and process optimization.
The Process and quality excellence lead will also take care of quality excellence role.
10-15 years of experience in a manufacturing environment working with processing equipment and writing manufacturing procedures and operating in quality excellence environment.
Key Job Accountabilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the listing below:
Process Management
Use of Quality Charts, control methods and standards (including the use of gages, instruments, personal computers and SPC tools) to determine cause and effect in quality problem solving;Collaborate with safety, operations, and quality to complete risk assessment to review and mitigate risks associated with new formula productionKnowledgeable of the Quality Manual, Quality Procedures, area work instructions, and test methods;Responsible for enduring testing performed by personnel is in compliance with DGO methods;Responsible for writing documents related to the Lab functions (work instructions, forms, etc.);Troubleshoots non-conformance in components, bulk and finished goods proposes solutions;Good knowledge of ISO and GMP requirements;Ensure DGO/GMP compliance of UP by performing routine audits.Manages non-conformance/blocked lots of AC, PF, WIP, and Bulk;Interface between UP and provides input regarding corrective actions;Work to improve flow and efficiency of the laboratory;Perform Line validations;Manage OTC paperwork and investigation;Work with the UP to resolve production related issues;Issues rejects on non-conforming lots;Interact closely with processing/production on daily production needs;Has the ability to perform varying functions (components, bulk, finished goods, etc.) of the lab;Understand the urgency of the business, and is able to serve the UP in a timely manner;Uphold the values of the Compass;
Quality Excellence: Oversee the following mandates as part of quality excellence profile
FG release in SAP quality systemCompliances and CAPA managementMethods review & Communication about the changes to the sites, and implementation closure.Consumer compliant management systemHandling of regulatory mandatesMandatory documentations.
Required Experience/Training
Master’s or bachelor’s degree in science Passion for chemistry.Handson experience.Ability to learn statistical processes and Standard Operating ProceduresAbility to perform various technical operations, automated equipment and PC skills in the department and in the plantEnglish verbal and written skillsBasic math and statisticsEngineering approach to problem solving and strong training skills.Passion to bring in excellence in quality management process’s.
Competencies Required
InnovatorShare best practices throughout local area and L’Oréal GlobalThrive within a changing organization and fast-paced work environmentStrategistManage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentCreate and provide an environment in which employees can work safely and thriveIntegratorSelf-motivated and work independently and as a team memberInfluence team and work well in a cross-functional teamEntrepreneurManage the plant’s assets to maximize our stockholders returnPeople DeveloperSelflessly develop othersBuild positive work relationships with all levels of the company