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- Time 15-Jun-2026 Job Title
- Sr Engineer
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Continuous Improvement Location:
North Little Rock, AR Reports To:
Operational Excellence Director 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 L'Oréal Operations, we create innovative, inclusive, and sustainable beauty together with our business partners by designing, developing, sourcing, manufacturing, and distributing over 6 billion products globally every year. We support over 36 brands across four L'Oréal divisions. We are consumer-oriented, and we act responsibly all along the value chain.
What You Will Do:
The Sr. Engineer of Continuous Improvement is responsible for driving the site's operational performance through the intersection of Lean Manufacturing and Digital Transformation. This role leads high-impact projects to optimize processing, filling, and packaging processes and serves as the architect for the site's data-driven decision-making strategy to drive improvement in labor efficiency and material waste reduction.
What We Are Looking For:
Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related technical field required. 5+ years of experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment (cosmetics, pharmaceutical, or food/beverage preferred). Advanced expertise in the Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate) and SAP required. Experience with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) like Apriso or FlexNet is highly preferred. Proven track record of solving complex technical issues on automated packaging/filling lines using root cause analysis tools (Fishbone, 5-Why, FMEA). Strong project management and leadership skills with the ability to lead transitions under tight deadlines. Exceptional ability to communicate technical data and Lean concepts clearly to non-technical audiences. Requirements Work independently to identify losses and implement sustainable technical solutions. Serve as the site expert for the deployment and optimization of digital solutions. Possess an analytical mindset to synthesize large datasets into strategic operational plans. Resolve difficult technical issues on automated packaging and filling lines. The functions of Sr. Engineer, Continuous Improvement include, but are not limited by the following:
Operational Excellence & Lean Leadership:
Lead complex, cross-functional projects focusing on Safety, Quality, Cost, Productivity, and Service; deploy Lean and Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC, Kaizen, SMED, 5S, VSM) to eliminate waste and optimize automated workflows.
Digital Strategy & Data Architecture:
Serve as site expert for SAP, Power BI, Solvace, Apriso, FlexNet, and Power Apps; lead the internal packaging performance OEE tool (SPI) strategy and ensure data integrity to drive the technical improvement roadmap.
Process Digitalization:
Lead the transformation of manual or paper-based manufacturing processes into streamlined digital workflows; partner with Engineering and Maintenance to integrate equipment PLC data with site reporting tools to improve technical loss visibility.
Coaching & Culture:
Train and mentor the Digital Tools Analyst and site team members on both Lean methodologies and the effective use of digital tools to foster a data-driven, continuous improvement mindset.
Auditing & Reporting:
Design and oversee advanced Power BI dashboards that provide real-time, actionable insights into downtime, waste, and equipment reliability; identify and quantify "hidden" losses through deep-bottleneck analysis.
Standardization:
Implement sustainable standard work and digital documentation across all production shifts to ensure measurable increases in line efficiency and reduction in technical downtime.
What's In It For You:
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 (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 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. Apply now You can apply to up to three jobs within a rolling 30-day window. You cannot withdraw your application once you applied, so please make sure to choose a job that matches your dreams. Please visit "Your Application Space" to see the jobs you have already applied to. Please don't create another account with a different email. If you do so, your account might be merged and your application record will be deleted.
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