Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, L'Oréal Operations

Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, LOréal Operations

North Little Rock, United States

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North Little Rock, United States

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Reference number: 251319

Location: North Little Rock, United States Date posted: 21/09/2026 Employment type: Full-time Professional field: Operations Type of contract: Permanent Facilities

Job Title:              Manager - Engineering Division:              Consumer Products Division Location: North Little Rock, AR Reports To:Director of Engineering

Who We Are: For more than a century, L'Oréal 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 beauty in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity, and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity.   At LOréal Consumer Products, our mission is to democratize the best of beauty, and for us, beauty has to be sustainable. Our division holds the world's #1 beauty brand with L'Oréal Paris, the #1 makeup brand with Maybelline New York, the #1 natural brand with Garnier, as well as NYX Professional Makeup.

What You Will Do: Effectively manage and implement engineering projects as assigned.  Projects will include new product launches, technology advancements, design improvements, equipment modifications, upgrades, or replacements, and continuous improvement projects.

What We Are Looking For: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a scientific field of study or equivalent work experience. Minimum of seven (7) years working in Advanced Manufacturing, Equipment Design, Robotics, and applied engineering or automation. Must be knowledgeable of facilities and equipment design and be able to plan and support all details related to the execution phase of projects, including mechanical and electrical installation, and permits for construction. Engineering, Facilities Management, Automation, or other manufacturing environment requiring a strong technical background. Demonstrated successful project management and delivery of capital projects for manufacturing equipment. Demonstrated safety culture and value.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a Lean/Six Sigma environment is a plus. Experience with ISO 9001, 14001, and 50001 is a plus. Strong AutoCAD experience is a plus. Experience working in Flammable Liquid or Combustible Dust environments is a plus.

Judgment and Decision Making: This position requires strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to navigate the international elements of projects for a global company, including international travel. Decisions made in this position will directly affect the success of new product launches and have an attributable impact on the Manufacturing Plant's P&L statement.

Essential Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand for extended periods on a concrete surface; may require working in a non-air-conditioned warehouse; May require work outdoors; Must be able to bend, kneel, and be flexible enough to inspect equipment sensors located in unusual positions on equipment.

Financial Scope:  Candidate should be confident applying cost-effective manufacturing concepts, methods, processes, and procedures. Scope of capital projects will range from $5K up to potentially $1M.

Essential Duties: Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of packaging technology and provide recommendations to management concerning improvements or upgrades in packaging operations. Design the layout of manufacturing operations to maximize efficient material flow and optimum application of the technological means of production. Identify, select, cost justify, purchase, install, upgrade, modify, and improve capital equipment used in packaging. Where necessary, design and supervise the building of specialty equipment that will enhance the productivity of packaging operations. Ensure projects meet their full success criteria, including all safety, quality, performance, delivery, and budgetary requirements. Analyze, recommend, and implement activities that will maximize productivity and minimize cost in the application of technological and labor resources to the manufacturing process. Implement and manage L'Oréal EOS improvement processes including (KANBAN, SMED, TPM, Chrono-analysis) Provide support, guidance, and assistance to technical and production personnel. Working with Packaging Optimization and Operations, perform line trials and validations for new packaging components. Ensure that appropriate preventive maintenance programs are developed and implemented by technical and production personnel. Supervise the activities of sub-contractors, suppliers, and service personnel. Manage and implement all L'Oréal policies and procedures including but not limited to the Corporation's Equal Employment Policy, safety and health procedures, etc. Perform other duties as necessary or required.

Competencies Acts/leads with human sensitivity Displays sensitivity to the "métier" of L'Oreal Demonstrates entrepreneurship Innovates Achieves results, with integrity Manages complexity Interacts effectively Technical Problem-Solving Skills

What's In It For You: Competitive Compensation Package 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 for Career Progression (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 LOréal, 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 anyway! 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting USApplicationAccommodation@support.lorealusa.com. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time.

Our 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. We must all operate with the shared responsibility for each other's health & safety in mind.

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