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.