Manufacturing Engineer - Settimo Plant

L'Oréal; Settimo Torinese; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share & Care policy

Corporate canteen

Job summary

L’Oréal in Settimo Torinese, Italy seeks a Production Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes, ensuring safety, quality and efficiency. You will connect performance, quality and safety teams, drive continuous improvement, and manage data-driven decisions on production indicators.

The role requires a degree in engineering, proven manufacturing experience, and strong Lean/Six Sigma knowledge. Italian language is essential, English helpful; French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience as a Production Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and related methodologies.
• Proficiency in software applications and data analysis tools.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Italian; good English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Performance, Quality and Safety Departments to ensure safety and quality compliance and promote a safe workplace.
• Lead continuous improvement projects within the production department.
• Analyze department indicators such as production progress, waste, quality and safety.
• Monitor production planning activities and support scheduling follow-ups.
• Work with cross-functional teams to achieve plant goals.
• Collect, analyze and document production data accurately.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Project management

Italian language

English language

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Data analytics software

ERP systems

Job description

Life is too short for a boring career, so build an extraordinary one with us. We believe your career should spark the same thrill and curiosity as your personal interests. Creativity drives everything we do, turning ideas into meaningful impact. With opportunities across brands, markets, and divisions, your growth knows no boundaries.

Who We Are

In Settimo Torinese, Italy, is active one of the main production centers of L’Oréal Group in the world. The plant's products are distributed in 30 countries. The production site is a full expression of the industrial, social and environmental values of the Group: quality, the result of innovation and control in production, safety of the working environments, minimal impact on the environment. Between 2005 e il 2020 in terms of enviromental management, outstanding results have been reached. The site is in fact carbon neutral since 2015 and since 2018 is also a waterloop factory, that is a production site which consumes water solely as a raw material for products and not for other uses.

We Are Looking For

The Production Engineer is responsible for supporting and optimizing production processes, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. Acting as a key connector between different departments, he/she drives operational excellence and fosters a culture of continuous improvement within the production environment. The role requires a proactive professional capable of analyzing complex data to improve department indicators, managing production planning follow-ups, and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve common plant goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaboration with Performance, Quality and Safety Departments, ensuring compliance with safety and quality regulations and procedures and promoting a safe working environment
• Embrace a culture of continuous improvement, supporting the continuous improvement projects in the production department
• Analysis of department indicators, such as production progress, waste, quality, and safety indicators
• Follow up and support production planning management
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including operations, quality control, maintenance, and engineering, to achieve common goals
• Collect, analyze, and interpret production data maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation related to the production

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, or related field) is required
• Previous experience as a Production Engineer in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies
• Proficiency in software applications and data analyst programs
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent knowledge of the Italian language and good knowledge of English; French is a plus

Other Requirements & Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the capability of communicating at all levels
• Excellent availability for interpersonal relationships with different stakeholders
• Involvement and motivation to work in a team
• Method and Organization
• Innovation approach
• Interest in working in a dynamic and international work environment

Key Info to Bear in Mind

• Workplace: Settimo Torinese (TO)
• We offer a competitive compensation package and a performance-based bonus system to reward your contribution:
• Expected Total Compensation Range for the role: 35.000€ - 45.000€ gross annually
• benefit & welfare based on the “Share&Care” policy, corporate canteen for lunch break
• CCNL per gli Addetti all’Industria Chimica B011 - categoria: C2
• A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential (here, you’ll be encouraged to try new things and take risks!)
• Real responsibility from day 1, there’s no sitting on the sidelines at L’Oréal.
• An environment where people of every ethnicity, social background, age, religion, gender and sexual orientation as well as people with disabilities are accepted, can speak up, will thrive and are celebrated!

We’re committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes, advocating for hiring and promoting each candidate in an ethical and equitable way, and ensuring fair and gender-neutral compensation. The Group strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant for employment because of the individual’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, visible and/or invisible disabilities, socio-economic and/or multicultural origins, health conditions, age, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.