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Worked in the maintenance department. Maintenance department wasn't bad overall. but they pay one person on maintenance as a "millwright" and the others as "maintenance technicians". the maintenance techs report to production supervisors. Some production supervisors were pretty good, some were completely useless. but if a production supervisor does not like you for whatever reason, could be the way you look, your gone. They did pay good and provided apprenticeships which is a good thing if your starting out as an apprentice. you wont learn to much about general millwright practices, just set-up and changeovers, mainly pneumatics troubleshooting but that's it. They have lathes, milling machines, and a welding set up, but if you spend to much time fabricating you will get in trouble for being off the line too long, even though you a making a part/repair for the machine. Even if the line is running and you leave to make a repair or even grab a tool you will get in trouble. Only the "millwrights" can perform certain maintenance procedures. the "maintenance techs" are more set-up/glorified operator/part changer. During my time, they promoted a line worker to a production supervisor and that supervisor told me how long it  should take to fix the machine because and line worker knows better than a millwright. when i needed to get parts (which were completely disorganized) i would get in trouble for leaving the line for too long, when i had to fix the machine. operators were pretty useless, could not even clear jams or stop machines if they needed to. I never even got locks to lockout machine and i was there quite a while.

I have been working in cosmetics for my whole career to this point. I come from a family of beauticians, it was no surprise I would fall in love with this industry and make it a part of my life. I love what I do. I get to talk to women and help them feel and look there most beautiful. It's a challenge at times, you almost feel like you are a therapist of some sort. The hardest part of the job is that you can never perfect your position, you are always tweaking your sales performance, your execution of events. It is the hardest but one of the main reasons this job has had my heart for so long. Everyday is a challenge. Everyday you are meeting new people, with new concerns. it is a new day for experiences for the customers as well so making sure I am always on top of my game, that I have the latest knowledge on products and expert advice and tips is key to driving a successful business. I have learned a lot and have gained so much knowledge working in cosmetics and for Estee Lauder. I have learned what it would feel like to own my own business. from planning to execution of events and daily business on top I feel I am ready for any challenge thrown at me. Management acknowledge all you do and will help guild you and mentor you to where you want to grow and where you would like to be. The most enjoyable part of my day is putting smiles on new and existing clients. I truly find being a Beauty Advisor such an important role to girls and women all over the world who are looking to address any skincare/makeup concerns or who are simply looking for the latest tips and tricks.

Could have been a better work environment if the company provides chairs, tables and supplies required in each line.  The problem is that before you start to work, you have to find your own chair, table, tape machine and other supplies for the line which contributes to stress right at the beginning of your shift.  Each line should have enough chairs required for use for people assigned.  Inadequate available chairs is preposterous given that this is a quite big company.  The line leader will tell you to look for these things.  The break period is too short. Going to the break room takes at least 3 minutes, sometimes you have to go to the rest room, it takes 2-3 minutes to heat the food in microwave as you are forced to put your food in the fridge which makes it cold, therefore, takes longer time to heat up the food.  There are line leader who assume that you already know all the machine functions on how to operate although it is your first time.  Sometimes, the line leader pushes to finish the task at a very fast pace and finish early, only to be idle later for 30 minutes before quitting time.  Employees are rotated to different job every 2-3 hours.


Daily Tasks: Filling out DBR, check communication board, go through 1-2-3 Connect binder and contact clients, clean counter, check stock room for supplies, set daily counter target as well as personal target for the day, make advertisements over PA system, recruit clients, assist clients in finding the right skin solution for them, organizing and updating client files, etc.

Working for Estee Lauder has been a great experience, it's introduced me to a wonderful group of positive, strong women who generally love helping people. My favorite part of working with Estee Lauder is the feeling you get knowing you've helped someone feel better, whether it's through helping them with their confidence, to teaching them how to do their make up, or just being someone they can talk to. Every day is different, every woman is different, but all women are beautiful.

I started to work for this company since 1st Dec, 2015. Not long after that was Estee Lauder's Gift With Purchase. However, my counter manager quit her job at that time and all of a sudden, I was the only one in my counter. 

As my position is the 18-hour one, within one week, I was only available for 3days. But I had my pre-order goal and I was eager to reach that goal, $8000. I decided to do something for my counter even though I was alone.At that time, I took the role of both the manager and part-time myself. And I posed a lot of pictures and announcements on my wechat moment to attract Chinese customers.And when I was in my counter, I tried my best to make connections with each customer and spent time explaining the event details.

The good thing is, I made $6000 by my own from the Wechat part and eventually  i did reach the goal.

I'm sure every experience is different by territory. I was excited, hard working and motivated but my "leader", after promising help and support, promptly abandoned our counter. I have been a leader, and had many great ones and this was definitely the most disappointing experience. Minimal communication or support, high stress, tons of putting in your own hours and absolutely no thanks or appreciation or guidance.

Really the only thing I loved about this job is the customers and the other cosmetic girls.

I have met reps for other counters like Lancome and Chanel, they are very energetic, positive and supportive of their BA's and Counter Managers. I would steer clear of Lauder.

Working at Estee Lauder has provided me with the tools necessary to commit myself to rigorous yet a disciplined time table.working 5 days a weekm 7am to 3pm (if overtime was not implicated that week). working as a production assistant, you're not only working with people of the same job obligations but you are also accompanied by experts in management such as quality control, that facilitate team work that is important for meeting the day to day goals assigned for mass production within the working unit.

A typical day included the procurement of goods and services for internal and external customers, also, worked diligently to satisfy the needs of internal customers.  I recognized that it is sometimes difficult to satisfy all customers, however, keeping customers updated and having a dialogue helped to improve and build collegial  relationships.  The majority of my colleagues were respectful and supportive.  The most difficult aspect of the job was when suppliers were not able to meet their demands.  It was very satisfying when my colleagues and Sr. Management were pleased with my job performance.

Horrible. Toxic. Manager is a manipulator, employees work based on fear. Manager loves the drama and encourages people to complain and backstab each other, creating so much drama. And there is favortism for Indians. They put them above everyone else just because the manager is indian. They would screw an employee just because an indian complained about them or doesn’t like them. Also, there is nepotism going on in this place, where incompatible and unqualified people are hired in management positions just because they are related to someone in the workplace (mostly indians getting indians in)  and these people abuse their positions.

Poor management and communication between the temp agency GC Employment and Estee Lauder. For two days in a row I made a commute all the way there for nothing only to be sent home twice by Security because the Supervisor was no where to be found. It is the Supervisor's responsibility to show a new candidate around, give him/her their lab coat and, where to clock in/out besides showing them which locker they can use. I brought my safety shoes, safety glasses and lock, but no one cared, helped me or showed me around. I felt I was not welcome? Why are we paying rich Politicians and Celebrities crazy amounts of money when they treat some workers so horribly? 

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