Paulette V.

Experience

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  Avroy Schlain Cosmetics

  Jun 1992 - Feb 2002

  QA & QC technician , Colour Cosmetics Specialist, R&D Chemist

  Online QC inspection, Packaging incoming inspection. Colour cosmetics R&D development and all production colour matching. Analytical testing and releasing of all manufactured bulks. Analytical testing and releasing of incoming raw materials. Developing new innovative, cost effective and safe colour cosmetics, skin care, personal care, fragrance and colour cosmetics products as per the Marketing and Customer Brief. Responsible for compiling all the product dossiers and technical documentation, including sourcing of raw ingredients. Validations of new first production batches and amendments as needed. Auditing of packing lines and manufacturing areas and prepare a quality report to Technical manager. Approved and singing off all colour products Tunjukkan kurang

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  Lesel Research

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2005

  Colour Cosmetics Formulation Chemist & Manufacturing Manager

  Cross functional roll– involved in all Department on a daily basis. Main focus on quality challenges, solutions and improvement within the bulk manufacturing facility. Focus mainly on colour cosmetics. Supervising and validating in manufacturing area when new colour cosmetic bulks were made. Colour matching inline bulk production in manufatcuring and reformulate as needed. Auditing documentation of manufactured bulks-check that all details are correct and signed off. Collobarate with QC/QA and R&D lab on all problematic products (give feedback on what needs to be changed). Mentor, coach and upskill compounders and dispensary staff on GMP.Support R&D laboratory with formulating of colour cosmetics, colour matching and upscalling. Tunjukkan kurang

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  Amka

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2002

  Technical Production Manager

  Ensure smooth flow of production and operation on the colour plant. Improve quality proceses and GMP, to reduce cost and waste in production andon packing lines. Collaboration with Research and Development, on new colour cosmetic products, fromulating cost effective, quality products. Review inline clour cosmetic and work on cost savings initiatives to reduce cost while maintaining product quality. Target for 0% bulk rejections on colour cosmetic bulks produced in manufacturing ( incorrect colour achieved or matched) Upskill new talent and compounders to work more effectively. Lead and mentor staff, utilising experience and skills sets. Tunjukkan kurang

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  PROFICOS

  Nov 2005 - Jan 2010

  Laboratory Manager

  Laboratory Manager – Reporting to Director (owner) Supervising Role in Research and Development, Quality Assurance and Manufacturing Department. Ensure smooth functioning of cross functional departments. Mentor, cooach and upskill staff across departments. Focus on continious business improvement and agility. Formulating of new products with the main focus on colour cosmetics.. Initiation of cost savings and reformulating of inline products. Regulatory support and adherence.

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  Avon Justine

  Jun 2010 - Feb 2012

  Senior Research Development Chemist

  Senior Development Chemist (Skincare, Personal care, Fragrance and Colour - Reporting to R&D/Quality Assurance Manager). Gathering Briefs from Marketing for all new developments..New product development in Skincare, Fragrance, Personal Care and Colour. Reformulting of alternative sourcing and cost savings innitiatives Compiling of Ingredient listing. Interpreting and analyzing clinical efficacy reports data and translating claims it into consumer relevant consumer terms. Regulatoty support, to ensure that all new developments conform to South Africa/Regulatory and Quality standards. Ensuring that all raw materials used in new developments comply. with Avon Global quality standards and requirements. Support Quality Team with TPM audits and action plans. Co-ordinate all Productivity project activities with relevant R&D members to ensure on time delivery.Source Alternative Raw Materials to improve cost & sustain quality. Work closely with Global R&D for more cost-effective options to cut down on testing cost. Liaising with various testing houses daily for clinical testing of all new development, Direct liaison with Suppliers and Outside Vendors. Sourcing new and unique Raw Materials and Fragrances. Training of Lab Technician in developing of new products and stability testing. Budget –Approving and Submitting invoices received from testing houses to theFinance Department..Attend Technical Quality meetings monthly with Avon Justin’s Third-Party Manufacturers. Tunjukkan kurang

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  SDK Agencies

  Jan 2012 - Apr 2013

  Technical Operations Manager

  Leading, Coaching and overseeing the daily activities in the Analytical, Research and Development laboratory; Manufacturing Facility and Packing Facility. Lead innovation and NPD processes. Mentoring, coaching and upskilling laboratory staff on innovation, new prduct development and regulations. ( product laelling, prodcut dossiers, product testing etc.).Hands on bench work, formulating, reformulating, manufacturing of new and revised colour cosmetics.

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  Avon Justine

  Jan 2013 - Nov 2019

  Project Manager/Formulation Chemist

  Program Manager –(5 direct reports) - Focus on Quality & Discipline. Cost savings on existing formulations. Ensure all Quality standards and Processes are being enforced internally and externally. Ensure Justine Integration Program with Global R&D for new product development..On time delivery of PAB requirements as per Main PAB Table and Justine Pert. Escalate issues to relevant manager(s) to avoid non-delivery or lateness on delivery. Manage Risk assessment to ensure no product releases without required safety profile.Assist in the implementation and commercialization of in-line product reformulation.Deliver Innovation Calendar and Build strong Innovation Pipeline wit relevant benefit and quality.Develop & Support Justine Category Strategy including mix of innovative product/package, smart value, margin, and unit mix.,Help develop and drive plan to make packaging strategic and innovative in partnership with Creative, Design and Markerting. Improve technology and product benefits translation into business (Training Notes). Improve Profitability and Gross Margin for Justine Brand (Build lowest cost into new product / formula without sacrificing safety and quality).Deliver R&D approvals of alternative RI sources locally available. Assist and advise on the reformulation of Justine Safety Global Program. 100% on-time delivery of new projects. Develop, grow, mentor and retain upcoming talent within the team and cross functional. Teams and sharing knowledge and experience. Ensure EU/SA regulations are adhered to and enforced in all processes. Tunjukkan kurang

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  Avroy Shlain Cosmetics

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2024

  Project Leader/ Formulation Chemist

  Lead and drive product development (from concept to delivery to warehouse) and cost savings iniatives on (formulations & packaging) across Skincare, Body care and Haircare categories. Provide Regulatory support across categories, including Fragrance Colour Cosmetics and Personal care. Support QA department and suppliers with trouble shooting analysis and solutions. Lead and Initiate clinical required testing and interpret test report results and claims in market relevant terminology for brochure execution. On-boarding of new suppliers. Support Customer Service with complaints investigations and feedback. Tunjukkan kurang

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  Self-employed

  Jan 2025 - now

  Freelance