Where is the Production Engineer role at L'Oréal based?

This role is based in Savannah, GA.

How many years of experience does this Production Engineer role require?

The posting calls for 2–5 years of relevant experience.

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Production Engineer

L'Oréal · Savannah, GAtodayverified 1 h ago

BS-level Process Engineering roles on Crosslinked list a median of $113k (688 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Run cosmetics production lines and scale new formulas from lab to full manufacturing, troubleshooting viscosity and emulsion issues.

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Why it is interesting. Owns the full lab-to-pilot-to-production scale-up of new formulas, including emulsion and viscosity troubleshooting.

Might not be for you. Heavy scheduling, SOP and batch-record work; materials science is secondary to line operations.

Generalist BS acceptable

Adjacent materials roleTroubleshoot process issues (separation, viscosity, filling failures); lead scale-up of new formulas from lab to pilot to full production; mixing, emulsification, homogenizing

Seniority: Mid-level
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: BS
Experience: 2–5 yrs
Industry: Consumer goods
Role: Process Engineering

Role details

Job Summary

The Production Engineer connects production operations and process technology. You will plan and run production, keep processes stable, and take new formulas from lab to full-scale manufacturing, working with QC, R&D, Purchasing, and Logistics.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and adjust weekly and monthly production schedules based on material supply and equipment status
Oversee daily line operations (mixing, filling, packaging) and track performance against plan
Lead process improvements to reduce defects and increase efficiency
Troubleshoot process issues (e.g., separation, viscosity, filling failures) and optimize equipment settings
Develop and update SOPs and process conditions
Work with R&D to assess mass production feasibility and lead scale-up from lab to pilot to full production
Support setup and testing of new equipment, and inspect existing equipment regularly
Assign daily operator tasks, and train and give feedback to the team
Enforce safety protocols and maintain production records and batch reports
Work with QC on inspection results, CAPA, and change control
Collaborate with Purchasing, Quality, Logistics, and R&D, and report KPIs and issues to management

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field
2–5 years in manufacturing or process engineering (cosmetics, personal care, pharma, or chemical preferred)
Hands-on experience with mixing, emulsification, homogenizing, or filling processes
Knowledge of SOPs, batch records, CAPA, and change control
Strong troubleshooting and data analysis skills
*Preferred:*

scale-up experience, GMP knowledge, Lean/Six Sigma, ERP proficiency