Senior Industrial Engineer, Physical Flows, L'Oreal Operations

Loreal; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K & Pension

VIP shop access to L’Oréal perks

Job summary

L’Oréal is seeking an Industrial Sr Engineer to optimize operations across multiple distribution facilities. You will analyze processes, drive cost reductions, and implement best practices to enhance safety, quality, and performance.

The role requires Lean Six Sigma, project management, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, supply chain and distribution teams. Regular travel (min 33%) is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a Supply chain related field.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of industrial engineering principles and statistical methods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct performance analyses of processes, material flow, and resource use across sites.
• Lead process improvement initiatives using lean and Six Sigma methods.
• Manage multiple projects with plans, budgets, and stakeholder updates.
• Identify standardization opportunities and develop standardized work instructions.
• Assist design and optimization of facility layouts to improve material flow.
• Collect and interpret operational data to identify trends and KPIs.
• Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across distribution, quality, supply chain, and engineering.
• Provide training on industrial engineering principles and lean techniques.
• Travel regularly (min 33%) to distribution sites; multi-day/ multi-week assignments.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Process mapping

Time study

Motion study

Value stream mapping

Statistical process control

Analytical thinking

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

ob 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

• Bachelor's 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.

Benefits

• 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

Salary Range: $96,000 - $102,000 (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 L'Oréal, 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.