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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.