Packaging Quality Technician (Perfumes & Beauty) — Fixed-Term
Chanel — Compiègne: Contract Packaging Quality Technician (Perfumes & Beauty) overseeing packaging inspections, supplier quality and QC for fragrance & beauty.
Overview
Chanel is a privately held Parisian house renowned for its couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrances and beauty lines. As an employer, the brand combines artisan craftsmanship with industrial precision, maintaining exacting quality standards across product development and manufacturing worldwide.
Role & Responsibilities
- Perform incoming, in-process and final inspections of packaging components and finished assemblies for perfume and beauty products according to Chanel specifications.
- Execute sampling plans (AQL) and maintain traceability of inspection records, certificates of conformity and batch documentation.
- Raise and manage non-conformity reports (NCRs), lead root-cause analyses (8D/5 Whys) and follow through on corrective and preventive actions with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Coordinate supplier quality activities: carry out supplier audits, qualification assessments, production release checks and packaging validations.
- Validate packaging functionality and compatibility tests (sealing, leak tests, drop tests, label adhesion, migration/compatibility where applicable).
- Monitor quality KPIs (PPM, NCR trends) and prepare status reports for Quality and Production management.
- Support industrialization and change-control processes for packaging launches and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with internal quality systems and relevant regulatory or safety requirements for cosmetics and fragrances.
Qualifications
- Technical diploma (BTS/DUT) or Bachelor's degree in Packaging Technology, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering or Quality Management.
- Practical knowledge of packaging materials and manufacturing processes for glass, plastics, metal closures and secondary packaging.
- Familiarity with quality methodologies: AQL, 8D, root-cause analysis and CAPA implementation.
- Experience executing supplier audits and managing supplier non-conformities.
- Proven ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Strong documentation skills and experience with quality management systems (ISO 9001 or equivalent).
Skills
Experience
Typically 2–4 years of hands-on experience in packaging quality or quality control within the cosmetics, fragrance or FMCG sectors; demonstrable experience managing supplier quality and corrective actions.
Education
BTS/DUT or Bachelor's degree in Packaging Technology, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, Quality Management or related field.
Culture
The workplace emphasizes craftsmanship, discretion and relentless attention to detail. Cross-functional collaboration between R&D, Production and Sourcing is central; the environment rewards technical rigor, problem-solving and respect for brand standards.