Manager, Engineering Project Management, L'Oreal Operations
Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, 35630, USA
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Engineering
Operations Management -
Management
Operations Management, Project & Program Management
Job Title:
Engineering Manager - Projects
Division:
Operations
Location:
Florence, Kentucky
Reports To:
Technical Manager
Who We Are:
For more than a century, L'Oreal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellence solely to one business:
Beauty. Our goal is to offer each and every person around the world the best of beautyin terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity, and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity.
At L'Oreal Operations, we create innovative, inclusive, and sustainable beauty together with our business partners by designing, developing, sourcing, manufacturing, and distributing over 6 billion products globally every year. We support over 36 brands across four L'Oreal divisions. We are consumer-oriented and act responsibly throughout the value chain. Come join our dynamic team!
What You Will Do:Project Management:
- Manage and oversee the implementation of new projects, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and timely completion.
- Effectively communicate project updates, risks, and resource requirements to stakeholders.
- Flexible to be present during various shifts, including occasional weekends and holidays, to support the 24/7 operation of the facility
- Employ structured problem-solving techniques to identify the underlying causes and develop effective corrective and preventative actions.
Collaboration:
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and open communication within the manufacturing environment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality, engineering, maintenance, and supply chain to drive improvement initiatives.
- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in line with L'Oreal's strategic goals. This includes identifying needs, developing business cases, and return on investment.
- Develop detailed project plans that outline timelines, resources, budget, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Develop detailed cost estimates and manage project budgets, tracking expenditures and variances.
- Conduct cost-benefit analyses and assess the financial viability of projects.
- Development of capital budgets for a 3-year plan related to new works.
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies. This involves proactively addressing technical, financial, and scheduling risks.
- Manage relationships with external vendors, suppliers, and contractors, ensuring adherence to contracts and performance standards.
- Manage relationships with state and local authorities as needed.
- This includes leading the bidding and selection process.
- Oversee the day-to-day execution of capital projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, permitting requirements, and safety regulations.
- Manage project teams, delegate tasks, and provide direction.
- Manage the project transition from implementation to operation, including commissioning, testing, and handover to operational teams.
- Develop and deliver training programs for end-users.
- Track project progress against established KPIs and report on project status to stakeholders.
- Conduct post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and improve future project execution.
- Participate in plant building audits (Insurance review, Fire Department evaluations)
- Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations and L'Oreal's internal safety protocols.
- Maintain a strong safety culture within the project teams.
Required Qualifications:
- * Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering.
- * 5 years minimum experience as a Project Engineer or equivalent in a manufacturing environment.
- * Demonstrated project background commensurate with job responsibilities (construction, piping, mechanical and electrical systems, safety and civil works).
- * Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
- * Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
As an integral part of our culture at L'Oreal, wellness is central to our values. We not only offer a generous Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k)), but we also offer flexible time off, work-from-home days, and a pension plan!…
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