Meet the Team
Looking to launch a new personal care product? Hera Beauty is on hand as your manufacturing partner, ready to support you every step of the way. We can provide expert guidance on everything from skincare formulations, innovative technologies, compliance, and tips on how to boost your brand too.
In this series of articles, we introduce you to some of our team members who can support you to achieve success and reach your beauty brand goals.
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Aleksandra Chodera, Production Manager
Can you explain more about what your role covers?
I am the production manager at Hera Beauty. I oversee the entire process; from planning schedules to ensuring the smooth operation of our production lines. I lead a fantastic team of around 20 people, and we're focused on maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. My role also involves troubleshooting any potential issues on the factory floor, working closely with other departments to keep everything on track and driving continuous improvement to enhance productivity and streamline operations.
What elements of your personality make you well-suited to this role?
That's a very good question! I would say I have a strong attention to detail. I also like to work closely with team members and help them to grow and develop. My experience in the cosmetic industry, combined with my background in production management, makes me well-suited to my role. I’ve developed a strong understanding of production processes, quality control, and team management over the years.
What was your route into this position?
I started my career in the cosmetic industry around 15 years ago, and quickly worked my way from line worker, to team leader, to supervisor through to manager. Over the course of my career, I’ve gained valuable hands-on experience in both product knowledge and processes as well as people management.
What’s your favourite bit about your role?
It’s definitely the people. I love working with a dynamic team and problem solving together to ensure everything runs smoothly. In addition, I also enjoy seeing the final products. Knowing we've made something that customers will use - and love - is incredibly satisfying.
How do you feel managing a team?
I really enjoy it. Obviously, every person is different, so I take individual personalities into account to understand how to get the best from them. We've got team members from a few different countries as well. Managing a team was sometimes challenging at the beginning of my career, but I’ve been doing it for more than a decade now and absolutely love it.
What would a typical day at Hera Beauty look like for you?
I normally start with a team briefing to review priorities and address any immediate challenges we might have. From there, I coordinate production schedules, resolve any issues on the floor, and monitor progress against targets. I might also spend some time reviewing reports, aligning targets with other departments, and working on projects like introducing new machinery.
How does your work benefit partners?
Because I'm involved in every step of the production process, from planning through to execution, my work ensures that we deliver high-quality products on time. Which obviously keeps customers happy and supports the company's growth.
What would you like to achieve out of your role?
My team's success is my success. So the main thing for me is that the people I'm looking after continue to grow and develop too. I would like to see myself becoming a better manager and maybe growing in the role as an operations manager going forwards.
What do you feel are the strengths of Hera Beauty as a personal care manufacturer?
There are too many things to cover, to be honest! In short, I would say Hera Beauty focuses on people and their growth. There are plenty of opportunities for our team to develop themselves because the business is rapidly growing. The other core strength is sustainability: we care about the planet.
What does the future hold for the UK’s beauty industry?
I feel the industry will continue to grow its focus on sustainability, with innovations in packaging and eco-friendly formulations leading the way. There will also be more attention on personalisation and multifunctional products, which are likely to become increasingly popular as customers look for products that truly fit their lifestyles.
When you’re not working, what do you like to do in your spare time?
It’s absolutely about spending quality time with my family. That's the priority for me, alongside taking my dogs for long walks in the countryside. Being outdoors and keeping active helps me unwind and stay energised.
Meet more of the Hera Beauty team.
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At Hera Beauty, we pride ourselves on being a leading personal care manufacturer in the UK. We offer a broad range of private label natural skincare and haircare formulations and our in-house product development team can quickly bring your initial concept to market. To find out more, book a call with us today.