Senior Manager, Plant and Technical Engineering

Your Dreams, Our Future.

Join the dynamic and diverse team at Shiseido Americas, a subsidiary of the world-renowned Shiseido Company Limited. Be a part of a portfolio of prestige beauty brands which includes Clé de Peau Beauté, Drunk Elephant, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, NARS, SHISEIDO and several prestige fragrance brands including Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez and Tory Burch. At Shiseido Americas we value and celebrate human diversity, with a rich tapestry of employees from all backgrounds and experiences.

Headquartered in New York City with US offices and facilities located in New Jersey, Ohio, Texas and Florida, Shiseido Americas employs over 2,000 individuals in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Shiseido Americas is a hub of talent and innovation. Be inspired by the array of skills, knowledge, and integrity of your colleagues, and join our driving force as Shiseido continues its pursuit of beauty innovations for a better world.

At Shiseido Americas, we focus on our people. We strive to foster a collaborative workplace culture where creative thinking, inclusivity and unique diverse perspectives are celebrated in order to drive success for both our employees and the company as a whole. By prioritizing our team and promoting an open-minded environment, we push the boundaries of what's possible and bring new ideas to life.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK: 

Without compromising our steadfast commitment to Quality, Safety and Sustainability our manufacturing and packaging facility produces in excess of 70MM units per year.   This is a demonstration of our can-do attitude, collaborative spirit, focus on innovation and continuous improvement mindset.   Always People First! 

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Manager, Plant and Technical Engineering leads a team of engineers and technical staff responsible for developing, validating, and optimizing filling and assembly processes. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise to drive operational excellence, support new product introductions, and lead capital investment initiatives. The position plays a critical role in ensuring seamless integration of new products into manufacturing, improving process capability, and enhancing plant performance through innovation and continuous improvement.

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

• You will collaborate with R&D, Packaging, and Quality to define technical requirements for new product launches.
• You will lead the development and validation of filling and assembly processes from concept through production.
• You will create and maintain detailed SOPs, work instructions, and compliance documentation.
• You will establish labor cost standards for new SKUs
• You will maintain master data related to work center plannability for each SKU
• You will partner with New Product Development/Commercialization, Production, and Planning to align on capacity and timing of key launch milestones
• You will drive process optimization initiatives to improve Right First Time (RFT) metrics, reduce rework/scrap, reduce labor cost, and enhance equipment capability.
• You will lead root cause investigations and implement corrective/preventive actions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• You will study existing equipment/process capability and propose modifications or investments to improve performance
• You will manage the initiation, execution, and closeout of capital projects to enhance plant capability and capacity.
• You will lead equipment vendor selection process through development of URS, bidding, quotation evaluation, and purchase order delivery
• You will partner with selected equipment vendors to ensure timeliness of machine build
• You will conduct FAT at supplier site, installation upon machine delivery, and IQOQ to validate for Production
• You will develop project feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and capital plans.
• You will track project lifecycle and ensure alignment with business goals and timelines.
• You will lead, coach, and mentor a team of engineers to build technical capability and foster a high-performance culture.
• You will provide technical direction and support to project engineers and contractors.
• You will promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous learning.
• You will partner with Production, Bulk Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality and Facilities to identify and implement process improvements.
• You will partner with New Product Development/Commercialization, Packaging, R&D, and Quality to enable successful, on-time launches
• You will ensure alignment between facility, equipment, product, and process requirements.
• You will support start-up and scale-up of new equipment and technologies.

WHO YOU ARE 

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field); Master’s preferred.
• You have 8+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering, preferably in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, or consumer goods.
• You have 3+ years of experience in a leadership role managing engineering teams.
• You have a Lean Six Sigma certification preferred
• Proven track record in process development, validation, and continuous improvement.
• Strong project management skills with experience in capital project execution.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at all levels.

If this sounds like you, we want you on our team.  Apply today and let's create something beautiful!

Your Dreams. Our Future.  

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You may be asked to perform other duties needed to help drive to our vision, fulfill our mission and abide by our organization’s values.

What We Can Offer You

At Shiseido Americas, our pride extends beyond our rich legacy to our passionate and talented team that brings it to life every day. We recognize that without our people, innovation would not be possible. That's why we go above and beyond with our comprehensive benefits program to recognize our employees. With an array of options designed to give our employees peace of mind, our perks & benefits program is more than just a perk – it's an investment in our people's futures. Whether you're looking for comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings, or paid time off, our benefits have you covered! Check out a list of our Benefits and Perks offerings:

· Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

· Life and Disability Insurance

· Paid Time Off

· Paid Volunteer Days

· Paid Company Holidays

· Paid Parental Leave

· 401K with 6% Company Match

· Talent Development & Learning Programs

· Internal & International Mobility

· Product Discounts & Annual Gratis

· Employee Led Affinity Groups

· Tuition Reimbursement

The base pay for this position may vary based on geographic location. Actual base pay offered will be based on several factors including job-specific knowledge, education, skills, and depth of experience. In addition to base pay, we may offer additional forms of compensation as components of a total compensation package, including participation in our bonus program which features the ability to overachieve, in addition to a full range of competitive benefits.

Shiseido is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law