Senior Industrial Engineer, Physical Flows, L'Oreal Operations

Senior Industrial Engineer, Physical Flows, LOreal Operations

Danbury, United States

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The engine behind the beauty. Getting 7 billion products to 150 countries is a complex puzzle. You won't just be tracking shipments. You'll be working with real-time forecasting, AI inventory systems, and automated warehouses across 180 global sites. Your focus? Moving products through 8 distribution channels efficiently, while figuring out how to strip carbon out of the entire process. It's highly technical, the pace is fast, and the expectations are high. If you like solving real operational problems at scale, youll fit right in.

Skills youll sharpen here

Global problem-solving Data-driven decision making Cross-functional collaboration Sustainable practices Agile project management Leadership & influence

As well as these, LOréal employees are upksilled in AI fluency, data fluency, and critical thinking.

Inside the operation

You'll work in a fast-paced test and learn environment where you are empowered to make high-stakes decisions in real time. We celebrate entrepreneurship, and agility is how we navigate the market.

You wont just manage flows - you'll pioneer the future of distribution. Expect to work with AI, Big Data, and advanced robotics to build a predictive, ultra-connected supply chain.

Your mission is dual: drive economic performance while taking radical environmental responsibility. From running carbon-neutral warehouses to designing sustainable packaging loops, you'll actively reduce our planetary footprint.

You'll accelerate your career with a global leader in supply chain sophistication. We consistently rank in the Gartner Top 10 worldwide for our innovation and operational mastery.

Senior Industrial Engineer, Physical Flows, LOreal Operations

Danbury, Connecticut, United States

Job Title: Industrial Sr Engineer Department: Supply Chain Operations Reports To: Director Site Head

Summary: The Industrial Engineer will play a crucial role in optimizing operational efficiency and productivity across multiple distribution facilities. This involves analyzing existing processes, identifying improvement opportunities, implementing best practices, and providing technical expertise to drive cost reductions, improve quality, and enhance overall performance. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of industrial engineering principles, experience working in a multi-site environment, and excellent project management skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performance Analysis: Conduct detailed analyses of processes, material flow, and resource utilization across assigned sites. Identify bottlenecks, constraints, and areas for improvement in terms of safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Process Improvement: Develop and implement process improvement initiatives using lean principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and other relevant techniques. Lead kaizen events and workshops to engage site teams in problem-solving and process optimization.
• Project Management: Manage multiple projects concurrently, from initiation to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet defined objectives. This includes developing project plans, tracking progress, and communicating updates to stakeholders.
• Standardization: Identify opportunities for standardization across multiple sites and develop standardized work instructions, procedures, and best practices. Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practice implementation across the network.
• Facility Layout and Design: Contribute to the design and optimization of facility layouts to improve material flow, reduce waste, and enhance operational efficiency. This may involve working with CAD software/Simulation software and collaborating with other engineers in the network.
• Data Analysis: Collect, analyze, and interpret operational data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement. Coordinate a standardize approach for PDCA and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitor progress.
• Cost Reduction: Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives through process optimization, waste elimination, and improved resource utilization. Develop cost-benefit analyses for proposed projects.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including distribution, quality, supply chain, and engineering, to ensure alignment and effective implementation of improvement initiatives.
• Training and Development: Provide training and coaching to site personnel on industrial engineering principles, lean techniques, and other relevant topics.
• Travel: Regular travel (minimum 33%) to assigned distribution sites will be required in addition to SWAT support as identified. Multi-day/Multi-week will be a requirement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering or a Supply chain related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in industrial engineering, with at desire of 2 years in a multi-site environment or ownership of major Project Management.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of industrial engineering principles, including process mapping, time study, motion study, value stream mapping, and statistical process control.
• Proven experience in leading and implementing process improvement initiatives.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Experience with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) is a plus.

As an integral part of our culture at L'Oréal, wellness is at our core. We not only offer a generous Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K), we also offer flexible time off, work from home days, and a pension plan! Additionally, you will have access to company perks such as Makeup, Skincare, and Fragrance! Employees receive a stipend for LOréal products as well as VIP Access to L'Oréal's Internal Shop for Discounted Products, and other perks such as Monthly Mobile Allowance, discounted gym memberships, and ERGs.

Additional Benefits Information As Follows:

• Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
• Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time & 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

Additional Benefits Information As Follows: Salary Range: $77,400 - $110,300 (The actual compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level)

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 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.

Reference number: 228014

Location: Danbury, United States

Date posted: 09/11/2026

Employment type: Full-time

Professional field: Operations

Type of contract: Permanent

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