Job Title:       Sr Project Engineer Focusing on Hygiene

Division:           L’Oreal Operations

Location:          North Little Rock, AR 

Reports To:       Manager – Hygiene 

About L'Oréal

L'Oréal is a global beauty leader with a rich history spanning over a century. Driven by a mission to make beauty accessible to all, L'Oréal offers a diverse portfolio of 36 international brands, catering to a wide range of beauty needs and desires. At the heart of L'Oréal's success lies an unwavering commitment to quality and safety. The company invests heavily in research and innovation, employing over 4,000 researchers dedicated to developing safe, effective, and high-performing products. L'Oréal maintains stringent quality control measures throughout its entire value chain, from ingredient sourcing to product development and manufacturing, ensuring that every product meets the highest industry standards.

About the Role

We are searching for a passionate and detail-oriented Industrial Sr Hygienist/Sr Project Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the safety and regulatory compliance of our cosmetic products and manufacturing processes. You will be responsible for implementing and upholding the highest hygiene standards across our facilities while effectively managing projects to drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hygiene:  Develop, implement, and monitor hygiene protocols and procedures across all stages of production and related areas: weighing, processing, packaging, storage, utilities, and facilities in compliance with international and local regulations. Conduct regular hygiene inspections and audits of facilities, utilities, equipment, and processes to identify and mitigate potential risks. Develop and deliver hygiene training programs for employees at all levels. Stay abreast of the latest industry best practices and regulatory changes related to cosmetic hygiene.  
• Project Management:  Lead and manage hygiene-related projects, including the implementation of new equipment, processes, or regulations. Active participation in FAT and SAT for new equipment ensuring no hygiene risks. Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope. Effectively communicate project updates and results to stakeholders at all levels. Identify and manage project risks and issues proactively.  
• Collaboration and Communication:  Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including Production, Quality Assurance, Safety, Engineering to ensure seamless integration of hygiene practices. Prepare and present clear and concise reports and presentations on hygiene-related matters.  
• Continuous Improvement:  Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in hygiene practices and lead initiatives to implement them. Analyze data and trends to identify and address potential hygiene risks proactively.  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or correlated areas.
• Prefers experience (minimum 2 years) as an Industrial Hygienist or a similar role in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, or food industry.
• Strong understanding of relevant regulations and guidelines (e.g., GMP, ISO 22716, FDA).
• Excellent project management skills, with experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Green Belt qualification would be a plus.

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 

To learn more about L’Oréal’s commitment to sustainability, please click HERE 

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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting [email protected]. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. 

Our Safe Together Plan: Your safety is our highest priority. We will proceed with caution and adhere to enhanced protection standards to ensure our sites are safe for all employees. We must all operate with the shared responsibility for each other.