LVMH Manufacturing Excellence Project Manager
- Location
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 3, 2026
About LVMH
LVMH is the global leader in luxury, operating an array of distinct Maisons across sectors such as fashion, leather goods, perfumes & cosmetics, watches & jewelry and selective retailing. The group combines artisanal craftsmanship and industrial capabilities, offering international career paths across creative and operational functions.
LVMH — Manufacturing Excellence Project Manager in Paris. Lead group-level manufacturing and Industry 4.0 projects across Maisons.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate group-level operational manufacturing projects, aligning multiple Maisons and relevant corporate functions while providing methodological guidance and best practices.
- Contribute to Maison-led innovation initiatives, including Industry 4.0 and digitalised production pilots.
- Design, prepare and facilitate cross-functional working groups on manufacturing topics (product development, industrial supply, production, safety, quality assurance, Lean).
- Develop project roadmaps, KPIs and implementation plans; monitor progress and escalate risks to the Manufacturing Excellence Director.
- Travel regularly to headquarters and Maison production sites to drive deployment, stakeholder alignment and on-site diagnostics.
Qualifications
- Master's degree (M2) — ideally from an engineering or business school.
- Minimum 8 years' experience in manufacturing (product development, industrial supply, production) within perfumery, cosmetics or food industries.
- Proven project management expertise with a track record of driving cross-functional, multi-site initiatives.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to operate in multicultural, international environments.
- Strong analytical capability with the ability to write and synthesise findings clearly and impactfully.
- Fluency in English; Italian is an asset.
Skills
Experience
At least 8 years of progressive experience in manufacturing roles (development, industrial supply or production), preferably within perfume, cosmetics or food sectors, including demonstrated success managing multi-site projects.
Education
Master's degree (M2), preferably from an engineering school or business school.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The group cultivates a Maison-centric culture that prizes craftsmanship, creativity and operational excellence. Teams operate in a highly international environment where cross-Maison collaboration, continuous improvement and respect for quality and sustainability commitments are central to daily work.
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