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WHO WE ARE
Our Brands: The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance and hair care products. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Prescriptives, Lab Series, Origins, Tommy Hilfiger, MAC, Kiton, La Mer, Bobbi Brown, Donna Karan New York, DKNY, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Michael Kors, Darphin, Tom Ford, Smashbox, Ermenegildo Zegna, AERIN, RODIN olio lusso, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, By Kilian, BECCA, Too Faced and Dr. Jart+.
Our Heritage: Since Estée Lauder founded our Company in 1946 with four cosmetics products and unlimited dreams, we have grown virtually every year on the key principles she established: creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship. The Estée Lauder Companies are committed to building world-class brands by developing talented people. We champion a professional organization that emphasizes excellences at every level. Our people are our greatest asset and the success of our company is the result of the talent, passion, and vision of our creative and highly dedicated employees, who set a global standard for innovation, service and quality. The Canadian Supply Chain and Canadian Innovation Centre is at the core of that innovative spirit. (http://www.elcompanies.com/who-we-are/the-lauder-family)
Our Culture & Values: Our culture is often described as a rare mix of family values with a high-performing public company with a mission of “Bringing the best to everyone we touch and being the best in everything we do. This unique mix translates into a caring, collaborative and compassionate workplace that is also demanding – with a competitive spirit that is a powerful source of motivation. Above all else, there is a focus on long-term, sustainable growth which engenders loyalty and commitment from internal and external stakeholders. We are a values-driven organization. Our actions are rooted in the Lauder Family values of respect for the individual, uncompromising ethics and integrity, generosity of spirit and fearless persistence. Building on these core values we also abide by the following principles: http://www.elcompanies.com/who-we-are/culture-and-values.
To learn more about our unique corporate culture in Canada, please visit LinkedIn.
Position Summary:
Ensures shipper development and transit testing for all commodities including Lipsticks, Skincare, Make up, Kits, Baggies, Solid Perfumes and Promotional gifts. Investigate new packaging concepts. Test performance of packaging materials especially in shock and vibration, looking at aesthetic and cushioning properties. Identify and maintain global Logistics parameters on all Estee Lauder programs. Lead value analysis, cost reduction and qualtiy improvement projects.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Interface with suppliers to develop specifications for master shippers and improve or resolve component related issues that meet corporate guidelines for quality, aesthetics, manufacturing ability, pallet optimization and cost objectives
Manage the shipper development process from project launch to actual shipping; develop and adhere to timetables and interface/liason with other groups such as Packaging, NPS, and Supply Chain
Identify, implement and maintain logistics parameters for all EL programs globally
Manage the hazardous shipping classification for all developed shippers and comply with domestic and international shipping regulations
Coordinate the request and delivery of the WIP and components from packaging, suppliers, and/or warehouse inventories needed to size shippers and complete transit testing
Provide expertise and assistance to Production and Quality Assurance for optimum method of kit assembly for testing purposes and and actual production run, including assembly instructions
Technical evaluation of transit packages covering basic shock and vibration dynamics, shock transport and vibration environment hazards, test specification and equipment
Interpret test results and modify package design accordingly. Perform real-time Value Analysis to reduce corrugate requirements when possible. Document and approve specifications for all newly developed shippers and transit packaging components; modify Packaging Outlines to accurately reflect all transit packaging used in a finished good
Develop test plans for large seasons and update status regularly with GBSC, GSR,Packaging and Plannning
Train new/existing co-ops/interns in tranist testing functions
Qualifications
Qualifications – External
Position Requirements / Qualifications:
Education: University Degree or equivalent; Mechanical, Packaging or Industrial degree preferred
Experience: Minimum of 1 year of related work experience in Engineering or Packaging environment, including components supplier manufacturing knowledge and plant experience
Competencies: Excellent oral, written and presentation skills. Strong technical aptitude. Excellent time management skills required.
Additional Requirements:
Lifting up to 50 lbs. required. Exposure to dust and corrugate
Job: Manufacturing – Supply Chain
Primary Location: Americas-CA-ON-Markham
Job Type: Standard
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: 1st (Day) Shift
Job Number: 224568
We are an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.
