Industrialisation & Quality Project Manager [CDI]

Typology is the first skincare brand launched by Good Brands, an ambitious project to build a new generation of digital first consumer brands. Founded in 2019 by serial entrepreneur Ning Li, Typology became the #1 selling skincare brand online in France and operates also in Germany, the USA, Japan, Italy and The Netherlands.

Location: Paris (11e arrondissement)

Mission:

At Typology, we are looking for an Industrialisation & Quality Manager to bring industrial and manufacturing expertise on the brand side. From validated formula to finished product in the customer's hands, you will challenge our contract manufacturers on processes, quality (formula and packaging) and execution, manage supplier transitions, handle quality topics with rigor and anticipate industrial risks.

Responsibilities:

• Manufacturing & filling process analysis and optimisation:

  • Define the Typology specifications, in line with our quality standards (bulk and packaging).

  • Qualify and audit new contract manufacturers (capacity assessment, technical audit before commitment).

  • Qualify and validate the manufacturing and filling processes of existing contract manufacturers.

  • Monitor first industrial batches to ensure successful scale-up.

  • Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs).

  • Conduct on-site audits and implement continuous improvement plans.

• Industrial development and transfer (formula & packaging):

  • Manage formula and packaging transfers to new contract manufacturers.

  • Monitor and validate industrial feasibility and formula/packaging component compatibility.

  • Support the Product, Packaging and Lab teams on industrial constraints, and define batch sizes and appropriate equipment.

  • Act as the technical point of reference from the upstream phase (tenders) through to final acceptance.

• Operational quality, packaging and dispute management:

  • Define acceptance criteria for packaging components.

  • Manage quality returns and non-conformities (internal, logistics or customer): identify root causes and drive corrective and preventive action plans with suppliers (bulk and packaging).

  • Negotiate the resolution of technical and quality disputes with suppliers (credit notes, rework, compliance upgrades).

  • Monitor the testing process, review batch records and ensure compliance of release certificates.

  • Take part in deviation investigations in collaboration with the contract manufacturers' Quality Assurance teams.

  • Track quality performance indicators (scrap rate, complaints, packaging compliance).

• Performance & project management:

  • Implement industrial performance analysis tools to support decision-making.

  • Ensure deadlines, costs and quality standards are met.

  • Lead the planning and execution of industrialisation projects and cross-functional projects.

• Technology watch: monitor technological, regulatory and industrial developments (processes, eco-packaging) to propose innovative solutions.

Key Results

• Industrial excellence guaranteed in the manufacturing and filling of Typology products.

• Operating procedures mastered, enabling efficient industrial transfer to new contract manufacturers and compliance with the highest quality standards.

• A structured qualification method for new laboratories and suppliers in place, enabling production lines to scale.

• Development costs optimized, production schedules secured, and upstream/downstream quality (formula and packaging) under control.

Specific skills:

• Supplier audits: solid background in auditing manufacturers and suppliers.

• Technical negotiation: experience negotiating technical and quality topics with suppliers.

• Problem solving: rigorous approach to root cause analysis and resolution.

Profil

You are the technical and quality reference who secures scale-up, from industrial transfers to new contract manufacturers through to the handling of non-conformities and quality returns. You have a solid background in supplier audits, technical negotiation and problem solving.

• Engineering degree (or equivalent)

• At least 5 years' experience in industrialisation or quality

• At least one previous experience in the pharmaceutical or cosmetics industry

• Fluent English and French

• Autonomous, with strong drive

Diversity is the engine of our innovation. We build a culture where difference is valued. These are the principles that guide the way we build our teams, train our leaders, and create a business that's right for everyone who's a part of it.

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We consider our board members to be full team members. The board is currently composed of Ning Li, Rodolphe Menegaux and Jeremy Uzan.