ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER

SANFORD, NC

We’re Coty, a global leader in beauty. We’re World #1 in Fragrance and World #3 in Color Cosmetics. Our iconic portfolio of more than 77 brands are sold in over 150 countries around the world. We believe in beauty with a purpose and brands that inspire, no matter where they are in the world.

The successful candidate will have overall project management responsibilities to develop, organize, and deliver capacity, cost savings and safety/quality improvement initiatives within cGMP manufacturing and distribution at Coty Sanford.  Specific deliverables will include the identification of project requirements, establishment of clear and achievable objectives while balancing the competing demands for quality, scope, time and cost.  As project manager, you will need to adapt the specifications, plans and approach to the different concerns and expectations of the various stakeholders, customers, and users.       

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Develop and manage the engineering project work for manufacturing and distribution from scope development through implementation and start up
• Recommend and purchase bulk processing, product storage, packaging, logistics and facilities equipment
• Project, construction and cost management for end-to-end capital projects and initiatives
• Prepare layouts and supervise installation of machinery
• Improve the performance and efficiency of machinery while maintaining quality standards
• Automate bulk processing, product storage, packaging, logistics and facilities processes
• Promote good safety and housekeeping practices in each production mini-plant
• Support engineering departmental objectives
• Perform annual reviews with direct reports
• Maintain a teamwork atmosphere of trust and cooperation
• Plan and assign work of subordinate employees
• Support operations (manufacturing and distribution) in the training and service of all new equipment purchases and upgrades
• Manage the project budgets

We’d love to see candidates who have:

• BS in engineering (ME/IE/EE preferred)
• 5+ years’ experience in a LEAN &  cGMP environment producing cosmetics or OTC-drug / processing and packaging environment
• Project capital management experience required
• Project, construction and cost management experience required
• Knowledge of manufacturing/distribution/processing automation, machine design

• PMP certification preferred

Special Skills Required:

• Extensive and detailed knowledge and experience with hygienic processing, storage, packaging, logistics and facilities equipment
• Knowledge of machine controls, PLCs (RSLogix 5000, FT Batch, FT View SE, FT Historian, FT VantagePoint) and VF drives
• Strong mechanical and electrical ability
• Strong knowledge of Vessels, Pumps, Mixers, Homogenizers, Hygienic Piping/Welding
• Strong knowledge of Cold and Hot Purified Water Systems (US pharmacopeia)
• Strong leadership qualities
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Computer skills including Excel, Power Point, MS Project and AutoCAD
• Strong communication skills
• Technical expert
• Ability to grasp and implement new technical concepts and methods
• Ability to create and manage project budgets, constraints, time, and scope changes

This is unique role with a genuine opportunity to make an impact. You’ll 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.

Our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing the boldest ideas to life every day. If you’re the kind of person who refuses to settle, if you want to think bigger, learn faster and go further than you ever thought possible – we’d 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.

We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, 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 cotyjobsUS@cotyinc.com. 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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