Senior Project Engineer, L'Oréal Operations

About the role

L’Oréal Operations is a division within L’Oréal that focuses on creating innovative, inclusive, and sustainable beauty solutions. We design, develop, source, manufacture, and distribute over 6 billion products annually, supporting over 36 brands across four L’Oréal divisions.

Responsibilities

• Effectively lead and implement manufacturing projects, including feasibility, dimensioning, design, RFP, purchasing, construction, installation, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with junior engineers, participate in site manufacturing strategy, and coordinate with Quality to improve hygiene and traceability compliance.
• Collaborate with EHS team to ensure compliance with latest standards.
• Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of plant technology and provide recommendations for improvements or upgrades in factory operations.
• Design manufacturing operation layouts to optimize material flow and utilize technological production methods.
• Select, cost justify, purchase, install, upgrade, modify, and improve capital equipment used in processing and utilities.
• Design and supervise the construction of specialized equipment to enhance utility and mixing systems.
• Ensure projects meet all criteria, including safety, quality, performance, environmental, energy, and budgetary requirements.
• Analyze environmental impacts of current equipment design and manufacturing operations and propose improvements.
• Implement and manage L’Oreal EOS improvement processes such as OptiCIP, PLUS, TPM, Six Sigma, etc.
• Support, guide, and assist technical and maintenance personnel.
• Develop and implement appropriate preventive maintenance programs for technical and production personnel.
• Supervise the activities of sub-contractors, suppliers, and service personnel.
• Manage and implement L’Oreal policies and procedures, including Equal Employment Policy, safety, and health procedures.
• Manage multiple project timelines, budgets, and report frequently to management on key milestones and achievements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in major engineering discipline (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering preferred).
• Five (5) or more years’ experience working in personal care manufacturing, equipment design, applied engineering, and/or operations. PMP, PE certification a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Competitive benefit package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan).
• Flexible time off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
• Access to company perks (VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
• Learning & development opportunities (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
• Employee resource groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
• Access to mental health & wellness programs

Benefits

Competitive benefit package, flexible time off, access to company perks, learning & development opportunities, employee resource groups, and access to mental health & wellness programs.

Schedule

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Pay

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Equal Opportunity Employer

L’Oréal is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. We encourage applications from candidates who may not meet all the qualifications but are excited about the role.

Safe Together Plan

Your safety is our highest priority. We will proceed with caution and adhere to enhanced protection standards to ensure our sites are safe for all employees.