Shiseido Production Engineer

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage projects to improve production processes through machinery, technology, or improved methods.
• Establish filling and assembly process requirements from development through production validation as part of the new products and processes development team.
• Collaborate with Packaging and Research & Development teams to develop and design filling and assembly processes.
• Study existing equipment and processes to identify continuous improvement opportunities and prepare modification and investment proposals; review new and existing products and identify the equipment and change parts required.
• Create production labor standards for all new products.
• Plan and conduct product testing and validation on the factory floor in collaboration with Operations and Maintenance teams.
• Execute reports for line trials and validations.
• Lead risk identification, mitigation strategy development, alternative solution development, and issue resolution with cross-functional teams.
• Create detailed Compliance – Filling and Assembly Specification SOPs and support operational training for all stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, such as Industrial, Mechanical, or Packaging Engineering.
• At least 5 years of production operations experience in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or consumer goods companies.
• Knowledge of filling and assembly processes and high-speed machines.
• Ability to interpret process documentation and develop full-scale processes.
• Understanding of GMP manufacturing.
• Packaging experience.
• Lipstick technology experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience sourcing and purchasing manufacturing equipment and with FAT/SAT preferred.
• Demonstrated team and individual leadership skills, including decision-making, goal-setting, problem-solving, negotiating, analytical, and team-building skills that promote positive attitudes and achievements.
• Ability to work in an agile, dynamic, team-oriented environment, meet mission-critical requirements, and make decisions.
• Excellent communication skills for negotiating, presenting, and resolving complex issues.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification at minimum.
• Experience leading Kaizen events.
• Experience with the TPM Management System (Total Productivity Management).
• General knowledge of plant quality systems, including quality control, non-conformances, preventative maintenance, calibration, document control, and data control processes.
• Experience leading or supporting capital projects and line qualifications.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, and SAP.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required by the work area or tasks, including eye and hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, or additional protective clothing.

Skills

Experience

At least 5 years of production operations experience in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or consumer goods companies.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, such as Industrial, Mechanical, or Packaging Engineering.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; paid time off; paid volunteer days; paid company holidays; paid parental leave; 401(k) with 6% company match; talent development and learning programs; internal and international mobility; product discounts and annual gratis; employee-led affinity groups; tuition reimbursement. The role may also include participation in a bonus program.

About Cerulean

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