Engineering Project Manager

Engineering Project Manager

Sanford NC

COTY is looking for smart leaders who are fast and passionate.

Join Coty to drive high-impact capital projects leveraging advanced automation hygienic design and GMP standards. Lead innovation in beauty manufacturing with cutting-edge tech and global engineering excellence.

As our Engineering Project Manager you are responsible for capacity expansion cost optimization and safety enhancement.

You will lead cross-functional engineering initiatives to deliver impactful capital projects that improve manufacturing and distribution performance efficiency and compliance within a cGMP environment.

Your main focus:

Manage engineering projects

• Define scope objectives and deliverables
• Lead implementation and startup activities
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with cGMP standards
• Monitor progress and adjust plans as needed

Drive equipment and automation improvements

• Recommend and purchase processing and packaging equipment
• Supervise machinery installation and layout design
• Automate key manufacturing and logistics processes
• Improve equipment performance and reliability
• Support training and onboarding for new technologies

Oversee capital and cost management

• Develop and manage project budgets
• Track expenditures and cost-saving opportunities
• Ensure timely and cost-effective execution
• Collaborate with finance and procurement teams
• Report financial performance and ROI

Promote safety and quality standards

• Implement safety best practices across work centers
• Ensure equipment meets quality and hygiene standards
• Support audits and regulatory compliance
• Identify and mitigate operational risks
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement

Support team and departmental goals

• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams
• Contribute to strategic planning and innovation
• Maintain a cooperative and inclusive work environment
• Share technical expertise and mentor peers
• Align projects with Cotys business objectives
  
  

Working for Coty meansour people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing innovative concepts to life. If youre someone unwilling to settle likes to envision larger possibilities accelerate learning and push boundaries wed love to hear from you! Working at Coty means being part of an inclusive workplace committed to diversity and equity valuing diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Your ideas will count fostering a career where you can achieve more than you ever imagined.

The team consists of Engineering Project Managers working closely together with several departments such as Processing and Packaging Operations Quality HS&E and Warehouse.

Wed love to see candidates who have:

Essential:

• BS in Engineering (ChE/EE/ME preferred)
• 35 years of experience managing capital projects in a cGMP or LEAN manufacturing environment
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver projects on time and within budget
• Strong technical skills in automation equipment design and process optimization
• Proficiency in project tools such as MS Project AutoCAD and Excel

Desirable:

• Experience in cosmetics OTC-drug or regulated processing and packaging industries
• Familiarity with PLCs hygienic design and utility systems (e.g. purified water)
• Knowledge of machine controls PLCs (RSLogix 5000 FT Batch FT View SE FT Historian FT VantagePoint) and VF drives
• Strong knowledge of Vessels Pumps Mixers Homogenizers powder incorporation equipment Hygienic Piping/Welding.
• PMP certification or formal project management training
• Strong leadership communication and stakeholder management skills
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement in a fast-paced global environment

As our Engineering Project Manager this is unique role with a genuine opportunity to make an impact. Youll get to work in a diverse environment with a team of professionals who are passionate about the work they do and know how to have some fun along the way.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

1. Our recruiter will contact you.
2. A telephone/online introductory meeting follows.
3. A first online/in-person interview
4. A second interview
5. You will receive a proposal with the terms of employment.

Coty is one of the worlds largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance color cosmetics skincare and body care. At Coty we celebrate the entire human kaleidoscope and cultivate a culture of fearless kindness.

Our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing the boldest ideas to life every youre the kind of person who refuses to settle if you want to think bigger learn faster and go further than you ever thought possible wed love to hear from you.

Coty is deeply committed to Changing the Conversation around Diversity Equity & Inclusion in an effort to create a more open inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self. Join us in making over the world of beauty!

We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race religion color national origin age genderdisability sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Coty complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact . We strongly believe that cultivating a diverse workplace gives a company strength. The combination of unique skills abilities experiences and backgrounds creates an environment that produces extraordinary results. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

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