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Alexandre Rouxel

Submitted by rocher on Wed, 10/09/2024 - 15:17
Facilities, New Constructions and Energy Manager, Groupe Rocher Operations, Brittany, France
Persevere and never hesitate to go the extra mile.

Can you tell us about what you do at Groupe Rocher and your background, along with the qualities and skills you need to do your job?  

My role involves maintaining building processes and infrastructure in good condition at all group logistics sites in Brittany, where about 2,000 employees work. I deal with a wide range of issues relating to maintenance, works and energy consumption management. In my job, you need to be organized, thorough and efficient. I have a broad range of responsibilities and interact with many people, so knowing how to collaborate and listen is essential. 

After graduating with an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, I spent a few years working in temp positions before joining the group in 2004. I’ve held at least five different positions, growing with each stage of my development and taking on additional responsibilities. I’m currently a manager and oversee a scope of multi-site responsibilities. With my team, we can take significant projects all the way to top management.  

 

How has the group supported you in your learning and what concrete actions have been most useful to you?  

As soon as I was hired, I felt a real sense of trust from the company. I grew alongside people who taught me a lot and passed on their knowledge to me.  

I learned a lot through team management. When you start out in a managerial role, you don’t always know where to begin. I’ve taken several management programs that have given me good tools and techniques. I know that the group is setting up new management programs to support the transition to the company’s new management style, and it’s great to be able to benefit from that type of training! 

I also learn a lot from mentoring people on work-study programs. These situations offer a rewarding dialogue where both sides can learn something. It’s gratifying to support young talent at the start of their career and really watch them progress. And for me, it teaches me patience and develops my understanding of new generations. 

I’ve taken several training programs, including “project management” or “time management” and the various modules on operational excellence. All these programs were related to my responsibilities and allowed me to put theory immediately into practice.  

I’m very proud of my career with the company. I feel a sense of fulfillment in my job and I don’t intend to stop there! 

 

What advice would you give to anyone who wants to go further with their learning?   

I’d advise them to persevere and never hesitate to go the extra mile. Always do a little more than is expected of you. 

Christopher Duchesne

Submitted by rocher on Wed, 10/09/2024 - 15:20
Finished Goods Quality Technician, Groupe Rocher Operations, Brittany, France
The best way to learn is from coworkers sharing their expertise!

Can you tell us about what you do at Groupe Rocher and your background, along with the qualities and skills you need to do your job?    

I make sure that everything is available on the production line to guarantee that the products are perfect in terms of quality.  

My scope of responsibility covers all the group’s cosmetics brands manufactured in Brittany. I’m also responsible for managing non-conformities and the traceability of finished products.  

In my role, it’s essential to be a good listener and to be well-organized and rigorous. 

I joined the group in 2009, starting out as a temporary worker in our perfume factory (1) without any formal education. I progressed quickly, moving between our different production sites and taking on new responsibilities each time, until I reached my current position in Rieux in 2024. I’m proud of my career path, having started humbly.

 

How has the group supported you in your learning and what concrete actions have been most useful to you?  

The best way to learn your job is from coworkers sharing their expertise, and I’ve always been lucky to work with great people. Each time I started a new job, I was able to learn from my more experienced peers, who coached me a lot and shared their skills and expertise. The group trusted me, and the management team created the right conditions for me to understand new lines of work. 

I had a mentor from within the organization who built up my self-confidence when I was young. He was able to guide me so that I could fully comprehend my work and develop my sense of responsibility towards the company. I now try to do the same with new employees I take on.  

I’ve learned an enormous amount about adaptability and gained technical skills through my moves between sites (I’ve done three of them!). The same job, carried out in different industrial environments, can be very different, and that’s taught me a lot. I’m constantly upgrading my skills. As for my strongest learning experience, I can definitely say that it was factory life that taught me the most. 

 

What advice would you give to anyone who wants to go further with their learning?   

You have to persevere and never give up on your dream of moving forward.

 

  1. The perfume packaging plant in Ploërmel was sold on October 1, 2024. 

Erwan Meignen

Submitted by rocher on Wed, 10/09/2024 - 15:22
Continuous Improvement Leader, Groupe Rocher Operations, Brittany, France
Never limit yourself !

Can you tell us about what you do at Groupe Rocher and your background, along with the qualities and skills you need to do your job?   

If you don’t know what a “continuous improvement” job is, you can see it as helping teams eliminate the things that irritate them on a daily basis! My job is to facilitate communication between departments, so that they can work together and find ways to improve processes and tools. I base my work on the 14 principles of continuous improvement: don’t judge, eliminate fixed ideas, think outside the box, etc. 

I’ve been with Groupe Rocher since I the beginning of my career, after getting my masters in logistics, and never wanted to leave. After several positions in market sourcing, I made the leap to continuous improvement, first within the Supply Chain team, then as of 2024 for all the Operations Department teams. 

  

How has the group supported you in your learning and what concrete actions have been most useful to you?  

My managers have always encouraged me to learn and grow. They trusted me to take on a new job, to move from sourcing to continuous improvement, despite my lack of expertise at the time. The group organized a certification course for me (Green Belt management), where I was able to develop the necessary skills and advance in this area. After that, it was mostly by putting what I’d learned into practice that helped me to fully understand the job.  

I learn all the time on the job. For example, I learned how to program in order to automate repetitive tasks in Excel that were part of my daily duties in sourcing, thus developing a new skill and improving my productivity.  

I currently coach coworkers around me to develop their programming basics so that they can continue to gradually automate the processes they use in Excel. I particularly appreciate my contribution to interns’ learning as a mentor. I pass on my knowledge to young talent, while I learn to trust and delegate – skills I didn’t necessarily have at the start of my career. 

 

What advice would you give to anyone who wants to go further with their learning?    

Nothing is impossible. Go for it! Learning is a continuous process, as shown in my experience. Continuous improvement wasn’t my objective when I joined the group, but I’ve developed expertise in this area. Never limit yourself. 

France Briard

Submitted by rocher on Wed, 10/09/2024 - 16:16
Skills Development and Change Management Manager, Stanhome, Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
Set aside time to learn and stimulate yourself intellectually.

Can you tell us about what you do at Groupe Rocher and your background, along with the qualities and skills you need to do your job?  

I work with Stanhome’s network of independent salespeople in France, around 12,000 in all. My role is to ensure that they provide good advice and build customer loyalty for the Stanhome, Kiotis, Flormar and Dr Pierre Ricaud brands. I’m also responsible for designing development and training programs, as well as change management for the entire sales force.  

To do my job, you need to be able to take initiative and be adaptable, organized and a good teacher. Good communication is also a key to success! 

After completing business school on a work-study program, I spent 10 years working for a major luxury goods group in France before joining Groupe Rocher in 2012. I’m currently in my third position with Stanhome. 

 

How has the group supported you in your learning and what concrete actions have been most useful to you?  

I’m in charge of rolling out and adopting a good number of projects, often across teams and divisions. This gives me the opportunity to learn and integrate best practices and methods from one project to the next.  

I also prepare managers and salespeople for the professional Direct Selling training course, an undergraduate program recognized by the French government. In five years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting over 50 people from our network who have obtained their certificate! I prepare them, coach them and help them to speak in public. I learn from each new candidate, their background and their techniques. This is rewarding for me, because I contribute to enhancing the employability and social integration of our salespeople and managers. 

I’ve also taken training to become an Insight© coach and collective intelligence facilitator while working at Stanhome. I use these skills regularly in my work, and I continue to learn about interpersonal relations and behavioral skills.  

Each time I’ve changed jobs at Stanhome, I’ve been able to acquire new skills: in change management, project management, communication, interpersonal relations and coaching. The group has also supported me by providing various management training programs. 

 

What advice would you give to anyone who wants to go further with their learning?  

Set aside time to learn and stimulate yourself intellectually. Share with your coworkers, be curious and cultivate the desire to explore new things. Keep an open mind and be enthusiastic: there are plenty of opportunities to seize!

Frédéric Vignard

Submitted by rocher on Wed, 10/09/2024 - 16:23
Product Project Manager, Groupe Rocher Operations, Brittany, France
Be curious, ask the experts, learn from the passionate ones.

Can you tell us about what you do at Groupe Rocher and your background, along with the qualities and skills you need to do your job? 

I coordinate the project managers involved in developing cosmetic products, ensuring compliance with cost, quality, deadline and eco-design targets. My role requires me to unite teams from various departments (purchasing, marketing, packaging, formulation, manufacturing, quality, etc.) and guide them towards the best decisions. It takes rigor and leadership. 

I joined Groupe Rocher in 1994 in packaging development then left to work at Reckitt Benckiser for five years. In 2000, I was one of the first “boomerang” employees to return to Groupe Rocher, where I held various positions in packaging development and production at our sites in Brittany, until taking on my current duties. 

 

How has the group supported you in your learning and what concrete actions have been most useful to you? 

I’ve always been fortunate enough to be guided by inspiring managers who were attentive to my career aspirations. 

There’s a lot to learn in the industry. Most of it is through hands-on experience and talking to coworkers. My numerous moves within departments and sites have taught me so much. 

The constant changes in my responsibilities have strengthened my ability to adapt and my interest in continuous improvement. I had the opportunity to take a training course in Lean Management (Green Belt), which not only helped me to improve production performance, but also to develop my management style by giving employees the tools to get involved in finding solutions and enhance their day-to-day performance. 

Every process change in the industry has given me the chance to explore new work methods. Recently I learned a lot with the rollout of a new product development process at Groupe Rocher. The external support I received was very helpful for me to understand how to manage this important and complex change within my environment. 

 

What advice would you give to anyone who wants to go further with their learning? 

Be curious, ask the experts, learn from the passionate ones. Meet them in their working environment to enhance your experience. 

Hélène Charbaut

Submitted by rocher on Wed, 10/09/2024 - 16:29
Quality Assurance and QHSE Systems Manager, Groupe Rocher Operations, Brittany, France
Cultivate your curiosity! Learning never ends...

Can you tell us about what you do at Groupe Rocher and your background, along with the qualities and skills you need to do your job?  

My job is to ensure that the quality system in place within operations complies with applicable standards and regulations. I’m lucky to work with a number of departments with a single goal: to be the trusted partner of our brands and satisfy our customers. To measure customer satisfaction, I coordinate the process of collecting and processing complaints and implementing improvement plans. 

My job requires me to be thorough and precise. Good pedagogical skills are also essential to make QHSE standards understandable for everyone, which can sometimes be a real challenge!  

I joined the group shortly after getting my engineering degree in food safety and microbiology. Since then, I have had several mobilities and promotions, moving across different sites and jobs.

 

How has the group supported you in your learning and what concrete actions have been most useful to you?  

Internal mobility is an excellent way of developing new skills. I’ve noticed that over 30% of the group’s job vacancies in France are filled by internal candidates, which is great for learning and development! Another bonus in the transition between jobs is mentoring, which I took advantage of at one point. 

Due to the nature of my job, I’m in contact with many people from different teams. These interactions are valuable for me, as they enable me to discover the way other departments function and understand their tools and processes. 

Among the personal development courses I’ve taken, I especially liked the ones that have enabled me to develop my behavioral skills (Process Com©, Insight©). The most beneficial technical learning for me was acquired on the job, through internal mobility, experience in the field and cross-team relationships. 

Other examples of my learning experience include my membership in an association of French companies dealing with products quality issues, and a role in an internal committee of Operations department. This internal committee is made up of 10 employees from different teams, and our mission is to act as liaisons within the organization to implement strategy and provide informed feedback from the teams. This helps me improve my internal communication, summarize issues and strengthen my ability to analyze situations and gain perspective. 

 

What advice would you give to anyone who wants to go further with their learning?   

Look out for learning opportunities and remain proactive. Cultivate your curiosity! Learning never ends... 

Luis Olvera

Submitted by rocher on Wed, 10/09/2024 - 16:34
Analyste Inbound, Yves Rocher, Mexico
There is always room for improvement.

Can you tell us about what you do at Groupe Rocher and your background, along with the qualities and skills you need to do your job?  

My job involves ensuring the availability of Yves Rocher products coming from France, collaborating with national suppliers, and ensuring that respective supply processes comply with Mexican regulations. This role requires resilience and a commitment to continuous improvement. I began my journey in the groupe in 2012 at an entry-level position in a store in Mexico City. Since then, I have progressed up the organizational ladder to my current role in the warehouse, and I take great pride in my professional growth within the company. 

 

How has the group supported you in your learning and what concrete actions have been most useful to you? 

Much of my learning has come from my internal mobility within the company; this is my fourth position here. I have developed most of my technical skills on-the-job, such as product provisioning, supply software usage, and store management, by learning from each new experience. I believe that hands-on experience, combined with support and mentorship from more experienced colleagues, is one of the best ways to learn. 

Thanks to the groupe, I have become certified in several programs. One of these certifications, a degree in Psychology, was aimed at my personal development. Although it doesn't have direct implications for my current role, the groupe supported me in obtaining a scholarship from a university and allowed me to balance work and studies. This level of support is extremely valuable to me, as it demonstrates the groupe's commitment to its employees. 

More recently, I was awarded a sponsorship from Yves Rocher Mexico to pursue certification studies in warehouse operations and supply chain management. We have an internal program that finances certification studies for employees who can demonstrate the benefits of such investments for the company. I consider myself fortunate to have been selected for this program among ten internal applicants. I view this as recognition of my potential by the company and an affirmation from management that they believe I can enhance the supply process after completing my studies. 

 

What advice would you give to anyone who wants to go further with their learning?  

There is always room for improvement. Always remain open to learning new things. 

Lysanne Dessureault

Submitted by rocher on Wed, 10/09/2024 - 16:37
HR Business Partner, Yves Rocher, Canada
Try new things to learn.

Can you tell us about what you do at Groupe Rocher and your background, along with the qualities and skills you need to do your job?  

 I’m a Human Resources Business Partner, or HR BP, for the group’s Canadian subsidiary, which employs about 350 people at the head office and in stores. I’m in charge of employee relations, recruitment and development, as well as support in organizational development. As an HR BP at Groupe Rocher, you have to be an active listener, open-minded and adaptable.  

Early in my career I did several HR internships and jobs in various private and public sectors, which gave me experience in a wide variety of professional areas. I joined Groupe Rocher in 2021 as a Human Resources coordinator and two years later, in 2023, I was promoted to HR Manager for the Canadian subsidiary.  

 

How has the group supported you in your learning and what concrete actions have been most useful to you? 

The company was very open to giving me the independence to try new things and learn. My scope of action was continuously expanding, and I got my first promotion after two years! 

I had the opportunity to shadow my HR Director to learn the job. Within my very first months at Yves Rocher Canada, I had enrolled in the group’s mentoring program. That was very helpful for my integration, and I learned a lot about the differences between HR management practices in France and Canada.  

My best on-the-job learning experience was the Yves Rocher Canada Employer Branding project, which boosted my internal communication, project management and facilitation skills. 

I’m currently doing an MBA alongside my job because I want a more global perspective on how a company works. I am grateful to the company for being able to reconciliate work and studies!

 

What advice would you give to anyone who wants to go further with their learning?  

Be curious! Don’t be afraid to ask questions, try to better understand your job and/or the job of your coworkers. Be patient. It’s important to consolidate what you’ve learned before planning another career move.

Marie Ulrich

Submitted by rocher on Wed, 10/09/2024 - 16:41
Development Leader, Groupe Rocher Research, Innovation & Development, Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
The group has over a hundred different professions: dare to talk with others and learn!

Can you tell us about what you do at Groupe Rocher and your background, along with the qualities and skills you need to do your job?  

My role is to coordinate all R&D expertise around projects of new costmetics products development. In addition to project management within R&D, I liaise with the product development departments (marketing, packaging, operations, purchasing). I am responsible for planning, budgeting and sequencing products development plans within R&D. This role requires a lot of cross-team management. 

Collaboration is a core part of my job, as is the ability to identify and report risks at the right time. Prioritization and communication are also key. 

With my diploma in chemical engineering, I started my career at Groupe Rocher in 2018 in cosmetics raw materials. In 2023 I was promoted into my current position. 

 

How has the group supported you in your learning and what concrete actions have been most useful to you? 

I’ve learned the most from talking to others within the group. I’m lucky to have managers who help me grow, and who give me regular feedbacks for my development.

My numerous interactions with group experts are always constructive and instructive, enabling me to acquire new skills and understand their needs. 

In terms of training programs, I appreciated the program on company feedback culture and an in-house training course on project management. Both gave me valuable tools. But it’s really in doing my job that I’ve solidified my skills. I truly believe in the importance of learning on the job. For example, project management has helped me develop my listening skills, learn how to foster cooperation within a team, and provide relevant feedback on high-stakes projects. 

My internal mobility has enabled me to learn new jobs, acquire new technical skills and familiarize myself with new processes. These professional experiences significantly enhance my employability. 

Alongside my regular responsibilities, I’m part of an external working group: the Green Impact Index. This consortium of 24 founding brands is working towards a common goal to develop a tool that shows the environmental and social impact of cosmetic products. Playing a role in this working group has given me the opportunity to discuss issues with outside companies in co-building a scoring system, and today to work with a team of experts and a common goal. 

 

What advice would you give to anyone who wants to go further with their learning?   

Be curious! We’ve got a lot of different jobs in-house, and a lot of passionate people who are experts at what they do. The group has no less than a hundred different professions! Dare to go and talk with others and ask them questions! 

Maryline Boucault

Submitted by rocher on Wed, 10/09/2024 - 16:47
Training Officer, Groupe Rocher Operations, Brittany, France
Dare to change, dare to challenge yourself, dare to move outside your comfort zone.

Can you tell us about what you do at Groupe Rocher and your background, along with the qualities and skills you need to do your job?  

I draw up and implement annual training plans for employees at our manufacturing sites in France. It’s a job that requires being thorough. Listening skills are also key to understanding training needs and implementing  the right pedagogical  solutions.  

My studies are totally unrelated to HR (my degree is in chemistry). I joined the group in 1999 and have spent my entire career here, changing jobs and moving between our sites in Brittany. I started out as a quality assurance technician. Five years later I became project coordinator for the Integrated Management System in industry. In 2013 I had my first managerial experience in cosmetics packaging. I held that position until 2023, before changing jobs again to become a training officer.  

 

How has the group supported you in your learning and what concrete actions have been most useful to you? 

I’ve had a variety of learning experiences throughout my career. The company has always given me the chance to grow, and I’m proud to have had several “careers” here. Training Officer is my fourth job position with the group, with the help of internal mobility!  

I felt sure of my decision to make this job change thanks to the AssessFirst© test, which we use extensively to support employees in choosing new career paths.  

I was lucky to have strong support from my managers and coworkers, who helped me to move forward by sharing expertise, such as demonstrating tools and processes, and through internal co-development.  

I also took part in training programs to enhance my skills, including the Kirkpatrick Model (essential for my job as a training officer), management training, and the Lean Yellow Belt certification program. I was one of the first 10 volunteers for the Lean program when it was launched by the group in the industry.  

 

What advice would you give to anyone who wants to go further with their learning?  

Be brave! You should dare to move into another job, dare to change, dare to challenge yourself, dare to move outside your comfort zone. 

Know how to stretch yourself beyond your acquired skills (if necessary), to take the jobs that interest you. 

 

Mathieu Lambert

Submitted by rocher on Wed, 10/09/2024 - 16:56
Industrial Quality Manager, Groupe Rocher Operations, Brittany, France
Don’t hold yourself back! You should never be afraid to change.

Can you tell us about what you do at Groupe Rocher and your background, along with the qualities and skills you need to do your job?  

I guarantee the quality of finished cosmetics from our factories in France and those of our subcontractors in France and abroad. I manage a team of around 10 people in Brittany. To do my job, you have to be thorough, good at communicating and good at interpersonal relations. You also need to be willing to go out into the field, understand how to make decisions, correct, target and continuously improve. 

Groupe Rocher is my first employer, and I’ve been working here since 2012. I decided to work in cosmetics from an early age, because it puts a smile on your face! 

I started in product quality before becoming production manager. In 2024, I came back to quality but in a new area – subcontractor quality. I’ve been lucky to work on three of the group’s production sites in Brittany, which has taught me a lot both in my line of work and about soft skills. 

 

How has the group supported you in your learning and what concrete actions have been most useful to you? 

From my very first days with Groupe Rocher, I was put in a trusting environment. I was given the opportunity to learn and try new things. My managers have always supported my development.  

As for my learning experience, I’ve worked on three different industrial sites, which meant I’ve had to adapt to new environments and build bonds with new people. This taught me a lot of valuable lessons about communication, adaptability, agility and learning.  

When I became a manager, three forms of learning helped me understand my responsibilities. I was coached by my manager when I started my position, did some internal co-development, and took a management training course. 

From my mobility between the group’s business departments (from quality to production), I found on-the-job training to be the most formative. I took the time to gain an in-depth understanding of how production lines work, and that gave me expertise that I never could have learned from a training program! 

 

What advice would you give to anyone who wants to go further with their learning?  

Don’t hold yourself back! You should never be afraid to change. Even if things don’t work out, at least you’ll learn something!  

Be curious. Go out and seize career and development opportunities... we’re fortunate to have lots of them in the group. 

Regis Lucas

Submitted by rocher on Wed, 10/09/2024 - 17:04
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Groupe Rocher Information Systems, Bretagne, France
Come up with new solutions.

Can you tell us about what you do at Groupe Rocher and your background, along with the qualities and skills you need to do your job?  

My role is to guarantee the Group’s IT security through global policies. One major challenge is to explain technical complexity clearly enough so that employees accept implemented measures. This includes risk assessment, crisis management and employee upskilling. Collaboration, communication, project management and curiosity are essential in this job.  

When I joined Groupe Rocher in 2020, I brought a wide range of experience: SAP consultant, project manager in purchasing, web developer and IT project manager in various sectors. I studied science and technology, graduating with a technical university degree in mathematics and data.  

 

How has the group supported you in your learning and what concrete actions have been most useful to you? 

I’ve had several learning experiences within the group, and they’ve all been complementary.  

The group creates a good environment for expanding your external network, learning about practices and ways of doing things from your counterparts at other companies, and regularly taking part in professional trade fairs. Via the group, I became a member of France’s Information and Digital Security Experts Club (CESIN) in France, with unlimited access to webinars and up-to-date information about the technology industry.  

I was also able to change jobs internally very quickly. I started out as a Product Owner (for IT operations in retail) and was promoted to my current position after a year. Through this mobility, I learned a new profession, that of CISO. To help me get started in this position, the group gave me the opportunity to enroll into CCISO (Certified Chief Information Security Officer) American certyfying training program. It was an excellent opportunity to develop my expertise in my new role.  

 

 What advice would you give to anyone who wants to go further with their learning?  

 Know how to be independent and autonomous. Come up with new solutions. Don’t be passive! 

Sambath Loy

Submitted by rocher on Wed, 10/09/2024 - 18:14
Customer Demand Pilot, Groupe Rocher Operations, Brittany, France
Seize opportunities in-house, apply as soon as you’re interested.

Can you tell us about what you do at Groupe Rocher and your background, along with the qualities and skills you need to do your job? 

I’m responsible for a market portfolio (product line) in terms of stock deployment and product life-cycle management. I guarantee product availability to our various markets, working with Canada, Morocco, Ukraine and Turkey. 

My job requires to be reactif, know-how to prioritize and have an analytical thinking. You also need good interpersonal skills to work smoothly with everyone within the organization.  

I joined Groupe Rocher after I graduated (industrial logistics) in 2006, and a few years later I left to explore other business sectors. I came back in 2015 and since then I’ve had the opportunity to work in many different positions: forklift operator (warehouse), supervisor (warehouse), shipping manager, logistics coordinator and, since 2023, in my current position. 

 I’m proud of my career path, because I’ve grown a lot since the beginning.  

 

How has the group supported you in your learning and what concrete actions have been most useful to you? 

Groupe Rocher creates the right conditions for continuous learning with a broad range of experiences. I developed many skills on the job thanks to the managers who were always there to support me and offer me the training I needed (management training, business training).  

Working at different distribution sites in Brittany has taught me a lot as I moved from one site to another, developing new technical skills each time and being able to suggest improvements to the same process at other sites. Mobility between sites is very instructive when you work in distribution. 

Among the learning experiences that have meant the most to me, multi-skilling at our distribution sites during Covid is an excellent example. When there was a drop in activity at one of our sites, employees could volunteer to temporarily move to other sites where personnel was needed (even without necessary skills sets). This practice of multi-skilling in distribution has been very beneficial for us, employees, as we had the opportunity to practice new roles  and even to develop new competencies. 

In addition to my regular duties, I’ve been a union representative since 2016 and am delighted to take on that responsibility. Being able to help people and being able to lead a constructive dialogue with our company on the issues that matter to us – that’s what I’m passionate about. This role is a constant source of learning for me. It teaches me how to facilitate mutual understanding, how to mediate and how to acquire notions of labor law. 

 

What advice would you give to anyone who wants to go further with their learning? 

Dare to seize opportunities, apply in-house for positions that interest you. Don’t hesitate to ask questions, go to staff meetings, take an interest in company and employee issues. I recommend being proactive, even if your training or career path doesn’t seemingly prepare you for the opportunities you will encounter!  

Shelby Smith

Submitted by rocher on Wed, 10/09/2024 - 18:18
Environment, Health, Safety Manager, Arbonne, USA
Learn to ask for help! Even if you’re in an expert position.

Can you tell us about what you do at Groupe Rocher and your background, along with the qualities and skills you need to do your job?  

I ensure that Arbonne’s U.S. sites—manufacturing, warehouses, and offices—comply with federal safety regulations, creating a safe and healthy workplace. Success in this role requires a solid understanding of laws and strong relationship-building skills to encourage adherence to our processes.   

My journey to becoming an EHS Manager was long. I began as a certified welder in 2014, a field predominantly occupied by men. I did this to challenge myself and prove I could succeed. I later earned a degree in Occupational Safety and Health and Fire Sciences from Columbia Southern University, focusing on Environmental Management and HR Management.  

My path included various roles in distribution and manufacturing, starting from the ground up. I joined Arbonne in September 2019 as a shipping and receiving supervisor, then moved to production, before being promoted to Associate Distribution Center Manager in 2021 and my current role in 2024. 

 

How has the group supported you in your learning and what concrete actions have been most useful to you? 

Our leaders and managers are fantastic. The company encourages me to explore new opportunities and has always provided resources whenever I asked to upskill.   

Over the past five years, I’ve gained invaluable experiential learning through my internal promotions.  

My job exposes me to a variety of EHS situations, and handling these challenges has enhanced my technical skills, stress management, and critical thinking.   

I’m also part of the Arbonne Mentoring Circle Program as a mentee, where I aim to learn how to leverage specific cognitive skills from my mentor. This program is not only beneficial for skill enhancement but also fosters connections across our organization.   

 

What advice would you give to anyone who wants to go further with their learning?  

Learn to ask for help! Even if you’re in an expert position, there are countless details and potential pitfalls. Don’t hesitate to ask questions when needed. Staying humble and recognizing that you don’t have all the answers is essential for growth. 

Yannick Tremblais

Submitted by rocher on Wed, 10/09/2024 - 18:22
Technological Innovation Manager, Groupe Rocher Information Systems, Brittany, France
Creating a network allows you to develop and challenge yourself more quickly.

Can you tell us about what you do at Groupe Rocher and your background, along with the qualities and skills you need to do your job?  

I’ve been in this job for three years now, after having spent over 25 years with Groupe Rocher, which I joined upon finishing my degree in information science. I’ve developed a lot within the IT function, which has helped me to gain a wide range of competencies (technical and soft skills). 

I’m currently monitoring technological developments for all of Groupe Rocher’s businesses and sites, trying to understand how technology, especially generative AI, can improve our daily lives. My role requires being able to explain concepts in an understandable way, take an educational approach, and enjoy communicating. For me, curiosity and remaining attentive to people and technology are essential, as is the ability to challenge yourself. 

 

How has the group supported you in your learning and what concrete actions have been most useful to you? 

Working on a variety of projects means that I’m constantly learning, adapting to different environments and issues. 

I regularly take training, in all sorts of areas. One of the most recent courses was collective intelligence facilitation, which has prepared me to lead workshops and meetings with real impact.  

Both free and paid e-learning platforms are also valuable resources that I use regularly to learn. 

The group offers a wide variety of learning opportunities, from taking part in global events like Responsible Digital Tech Week to planting trees for the Yves Rocher Foundation! Through the group, which encourages me to participate in external professional conferences, I’m expanding my network with my counterparts in technology and staying abreast of crucial issues, like the environmental impact of AI. 

The advantage of being part of an international company is that you can talk to people from other countries. You can learn a lot that way! You can see other ways of working and talk to staff from different work cultures. 

I’m also a member of the AI Oversight Board* where I combine my IT and CSR expertise to explore the impact of AI on environmental and social commitments. This capacity keeps me informed about legal aspects and gives me the opportunity to interact with professionals from different areas outside IT, further contributing to my learning.  

*Internal body 

 

 What advice would you give to anyone who wants to go further with their learning?  

Be curious. Stay informed. There are always opportunities to learn (conferences, meetups, podcasts, MOOCs). This creates a network and allows you to develop and challenge yourself more quickly. 

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