Senior Engineer, Continuous Improvement, L'Oreal Operations | L'Oréal Careers

Exceptional ability to communicate technical data and Lean concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.

Requirements

Work independently to identify losses and implement sustainable technical solutions.

Serve as the site expert for the deployment and optimization of digital solutions.

Possess an analytical mindset to synthesize large datasets into strategic operational plans.

Resolve difficult technical issues on automated packaging and filling lines.

The functions of Sr. Engineer, Continuous Improvement include, but are not limited by the following:

Operational Excellence & Lean Leadership: Lead complex, cross-functional projects focusing on Safety, Quality, Cost, Productivity, and Service; deploy Lean and Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC, Kaizen, SMED, 5S, VSM) to eliminate waste and optimize automated workflows.

Digital Strategy & Data Architecture: Serve as site expert for SAP, Power BI, Solvace, Apriso, FlexNet, and Power Apps; lead the internal packaging performance OEE tool (SPI) strategy and ensure data integrity to drive the technical improvement roadmap.

Process Digitalization: Lead the transformation of manual or paper-based manufacturing processes into streamlined digital workflows; partner with Engineering and Maintenance to integrate equipment PLC data with site reporting tools to improve technical loss visibility.

Coaching & Culture: Train and mentor the Digital Tools Analyst and site team members on both Lean methodologies and the effective use of digital tools to foster a data-driven, continuous improvement mindset.

Auditing & Reporting: Design and oversee advanced Power BI dashboards that provide real-time, actionable insights into downtime, waste, and equipment reliability; identify and quantify “hidden” losses through deep-bottleneck analysis.

Standardization: Implement sustainable standard work and digital documentation across all production shifts to ensure measurable increases in line efficiency and reduction in technical downtime.

What’s In It For You:

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

Don’t meet every single requirement? At L'Oréal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We would love to find out more about you as a candidate and do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.