Process Project Manager

Clariant SE; Quebec; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucas Meyer Cosmetics is seeking a Process Project Manager to drive the industrialization of new references and optimize production processes across North America. You will contribute to shaping our industrial strategy within a global, collaborative team.

Candidates should have a strong engineering background and hands-on experience in scaling from pilot to industrial stages, with fluency in English and French to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or PhD preferred.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in an industrial company in North America (food, pharmaceutical or cosmetic ingredient industries).
• Fluency in English and French is required for cross-border collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Industrialize new references from pilot to industrial stage.
• Develop processes from pilot stage through to full production.
• Establish industrial cost pricing in line with the business plan.
• Write technical terms and references.
• Organize scale-ups, risk analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supervise testing phases and process development with up-to-date documentation.
• Collaborate across territories to harmonize processes and establish contingency plans.
• Conduct technological monitoring and evaluate new processes for materials.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Process optimization

Documentation

Client interaction

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD preferred

Job description

At Lucas Meyer Cosmetics, we turn scientific innovation into breakthrough beauty solutions. As Process Project Manager, you will drive the industrialization of new references and optimize our production processes across North America — playing a key role in shaping the future of our industrial strategy. Join a team where your technical expertise directly fuels innovation, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported within a global, passionate, and collaborative organization.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to industrialize new references, including identifying tools, subcontractors, standards, and certifications
• Develop processes from pilot stage through to industrial stage
• Establish industrial cost pricing in line with the business plan
• Write technical terms and references
• Anticipate and organize scale-ups, process changes, risk analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Supervise testing phases and process development, ensuring documentation is kept up to date
• Collaborate across territories to harmonize processes and establish contingency plans
• Conduct technological monitoring and evaluate new processes for existing or future raw materials
• Identify technical-economic solutions to optimize production costs

Requirements:

• The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree, preferably in Engineering, or an advanced PhD is preferred, along with a minimum of 7 years of experience in an industrial company in North America (food, pharmaceutical, or cosmetic ingredient industries)
• Proficient technical expertise and passion for the field
• Versatile engineering mindset with excellent teamwork abilities
• This role requires you to interact with clients, executives, and colleagues in Quebec and other countries who may not speak French; Fluency in English and French is required

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