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Experienced Cosmetics Technical Professional
Julie Sheldon-smith
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Higham Ferrers, United Kingdom
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Accomplished Cosmetics Technical Director with over twenty years' experience in the cosmetics industry spanning R&D, NPD and process development in manufacturing, supplier and brand segments. Currently specialises in colour cosmetics and premium skin care market. Responsible for building innovative product pipelines with many successful product launches, managing projects from concept to shelf. Widely respected within industry for exceptional technical knowledge, strong leadership, time management skills and ability to work across internal and external global partners. Astute approach to problem solving by working collaboratively in a proactive, professional yet approachable way that promotes excellence for all.
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United Kingdom
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English
Fluently
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Larger project
Ongoing relation / part-time
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2016 - 2019
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Technical Director
Liz Earle Beauty.
• Headed the formulation, packaging, regulatory, quality, H&S and environmental functions within Liz Earle
• Collaborated with Brand Marketing, Commercial, Retail, Finance and Supply & Ops on brand strategy as part of the Liz Earle Exec Team
• Led a team of 20; with budget of £1.2m
• Encouraged autonomous ways of working to break down barriers and promote a "one team, can do" culture.
• Worked with key stakeholders in the Walgreens Boots Alliance organisation including the R&D, Legal, Regulatory & Compliance and Quality to fully integrate the Liz Earle brand into the WBA ways of working.
• Championed the Product, Packaging and Sustainability Integrity Standards ensuring global compliance product across current SKU's and for future NPD/Innovation
• Initiated and owned the Innovation/NPD workstream, implementing a more robust process governance to ensure project feasibility through to global launch
• Owned, built and managed the NPD/Innovation pipeline and full budget
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• Introduced a 3 Year Innovation pipeline and launched C&P body, body balm, skin paste and eye cream, plus 3 successful Christmas and Mother's Day gifting ranges,
• Created and implemented Liz Earle Product and Packaging Integrity Standards, future proofing NPD and current products for sustainability and clean beauty, resulting in a significant reduction in virgin plastic use and increased sustainability.
• Led an end-to-end Supply Chain Review to identify and mitigate risk following a product recall. This included a Tier 1 supplier audit and Tier 2 (raw material and packaging) supplier audit of their factory base and full supply chain. Consequent action plan focused on the handling of glass and mitigating risk throughout the supply chain.
• Appointed Technical lead for £15m manufacturing insourcing project
• Collaborated with Brand Marketing, Commercial, Retail, Finance and Supply & Ops on brand strategy as part of the Liz Earle Exec Team
• Led a team of 20; with budget of £1.2m
• Encouraged autonomous ways of working to break down barriers and promote a "one team, can do" culture.
• Worked with key stakeholders in the Walgreens Boots Alliance organisation including the R&D, Legal, Regulatory & Compliance and Quality to fully integrate the Liz Earle brand into the WBA ways of working.
• Championed the Product, Packaging and Sustainability Integrity Standards ensuring global compliance product across current SKU's and for future NPD/Innovation
• Initiated and owned the Innovation/NPD workstream, implementing a more robust process governance to ensure project feasibility through to global launch
• Owned, built and managed the NPD/Innovation pipeline and full budget
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• Introduced a 3 Year Innovation pipeline and launched C&P body, body balm, skin paste and eye cream, plus 3 successful Christmas and Mother's Day gifting ranges,
• Created and implemented Liz Earle Product and Packaging Integrity Standards, future proofing NPD and current products for sustainability and clean beauty, resulting in a significant reduction in virgin plastic use and increased sustainability.
• Led an end-to-end Supply Chain Review to identify and mitigate risk following a product recall. This included a Tier 1 supplier audit and Tier 2 (raw material and packaging) supplier audit of their factory base and full supply chain. Consequent action plan focused on the handling of glass and mitigating risk throughout the supply chain.
• Appointed Technical lead for £15m manufacturing insourcing project
Finance, Brand identity, Formulation, LED, Tech lead, Audit, Organization, Regulatory, Npd, Compliance, Marketing, Sustainability, C, R, Packaging, Audit, Budget, Innovation, Retail
2014 - 2016
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Technical Manager
Non-Clothing.
• Managed a team of 6 Technologists responsible for the shoes, accessories, bags, beauty and sunglasses depts.
• Deputised for the Head of Technical and Ethical to develop and execute the strategy for the Technical Team
• Remained key member of the Topshop Beauty NPD Team whilst training a make-up Technologist
• Travelled to Europe and the Far East travel to conduct quality and ethical focused factory visits to beauty, shoes, bags and accessories suppliers.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• Indirectly led entire Technical team of 15 in the absence of a Clothing Technical Manager gaining exposure to garment technology and wider leadership skills
• Trained Topshop's entire supply chain in Arcadia's Chemical Compliance Policy
• Deputised for the Head of Technical and Ethical to develop and execute the strategy for the Technical Team
• Remained key member of the Topshop Beauty NPD Team whilst training a make-up Technologist
• Travelled to Europe and the Far East travel to conduct quality and ethical focused factory visits to beauty, shoes, bags and accessories suppliers.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• Indirectly led entire Technical team of 15 in the absence of a Clothing Technical Manager gaining exposure to garment technology and wider leadership skills
• Trained Topshop's entire supply chain in Arcadia's Chemical Compliance Policy
Training, Leadership, Technology, Compliance, Make-up, Npd, Accessories, Manager, LED, UP
2011 - 2014
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Senior Technologist, Colour Cosmetics
Topshop.
• Implemented all technical and quality aspects of the Topshop Make-Up Range
• Ensured product compliance with EU and International Regulations including artwork, CPNP and PIF management
• Guided new product development using Critical path management with Buying & merchandising teams
• Liaised with Third Party manufacturers to ensure the quality of products
• Audited factory bases in the Far East, India and Europe for both GMP and Ethical compliance
• Ensured product compliance with EU and International Regulations including artwork, CPNP and PIF management
• Guided new product development using Critical path management with Buying & merchandising teams
• Liaised with Third Party manufacturers to ensure the quality of products
• Audited factory bases in the Far East, India and Europe for both GMP and Ethical compliance
Product development, Artwork, Management, Compliance, Make-up, Gmp, Development, International, UP
2007 - 2011
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Product & Process Development Applications Manager
Avon Cosmetics.
• Main Technical liaison with Global R&D, European Manufacturing facilities, and the Matrix Team. Technical representative on key product transfer project within the business. Had three direct reports
• Led Supply Chain introduction of new Formulations and processes in the Colour Category
• Advised on raw ingredients, formulation and process technology for the NPD process for all products in the Colour category
• Ensured that all Pilot batches and Production Line Trials were completed ahead of 1st production to secure successful product launches
• Identified new and improved existing processes to aid the New Product Development Process
• Managed the efficient and complete transfer of formulations, processing standards and associated technical, legal, safety & environmental information within Avon Manufacturing facilities
• Led Supply Chain introduction of new Formulations and processes in the Colour Category
• Advised on raw ingredients, formulation and process technology for the NPD process for all products in the Colour category
• Ensured that all Pilot batches and Production Line Trials were completed ahead of 1st production to secure successful product launches
• Identified new and improved existing processes to aid the New Product Development Process
• Managed the efficient and complete transfer of formulations, processing standards and associated technical, legal, safety & environmental information within Avon Manufacturing facilities
Product development, R, Technology, Npd, Development, Safety, Process development, Production, Processing, Manager, LED, Formulation, Processes
2005 - 2007
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Process Development Manager
COSi Ltd.
• Key technical contact for COSi's entire global customer base; managed a team of 10, distributed teams and multiple projects including one worth £54 million.
• Assisted R&D in developing new product concepts from initial pilot execution to product launch
• Drove continuous process improvement across the supply chain with value re-engineering
• Guided departments and New Product Implementation Category Managers to achieve customer OTIF
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• Relaunched the entire colour cosmetics range for The Body Shop
• Introduced all shade and colour extensions for the make-up range after launch
• Attended and graduated COSi's Leadership Development Program
• Technically responsible for the introduction of The Body Shop Body Butters, qualifying a new production process and filling line.
• Managed all New Product Introduction for The Body Shop, Mark Kay, Revlon, PCZ across colour comsetics, shower gels, fragrances and other BBH products
• Assisted R&D in developing new product concepts from initial pilot execution to product launch
• Drove continuous process improvement across the supply chain with value re-engineering
• Guided departments and New Product Implementation Category Managers to achieve customer OTIF
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• Relaunched the entire colour cosmetics range for The Body Shop
• Introduced all shade and colour extensions for the make-up range after launch
• Attended and graduated COSi's Leadership Development Program
• Technically responsible for the introduction of The Body Shop Body Butters, qualifying a new production process and filling line.
• Managed all New Product Introduction for The Body Shop, Mark Kay, Revlon, PCZ across colour comsetics, shower gels, fragrances and other BBH products
R, Leadership, Leadership development, Engineering, Make-up, Implementation, Development, Process development, Production, Manager, UP
2000 - 2002
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Industrial Chemist
Coty.
1998 - 2000
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R&D Technician
Clairol, Northumberland.
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My education
1995
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1999
University of Northumbria
BSc, Biomedical
BSc, Biomedical
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