Intern - Packaging Engineering

Job Title: Packaging Co-op or Internship

Division: Packaging

Location: Clark, NJ

Who We Are:

For more than a century, L'Oreal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellence solely to one business: Beauty. Our goal is to offer each person around the world the best of beauty in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity.

At L'Oreal Operations, we create innovative, inclusive, and sustainable beauty together with our business partners by designing, developing, sourcing, manufacturing, and distributing over 6 billion products globally every year. We support over 36 brands across four L'Oreal divisions. We are consumer-oriented, and we act responsibly all along the value chain.

What You Will Learn:

To engineer quality and cost-effective packages while respecting the L'Oreal Conception Process Interns will participate in a variety of projects and support. Examples include but are not limited to:

• Day-to-day assistance with identifying viable packaging options and alternatives.
• Day-to-day support may also include follow-up on specific tasks such as testing and obtaining feedback from cross-functional teams.
• Value Analysis projects with a goal of saving money.
• New Launches including participation in the new launch process representing technical packaging tasks.
• Sustainability initiatives
• Problem solving and assisting with the resolution of Operations issues.
• Must be able to work on multiple tasks at the same time and manage one's time productively.
• Ability to simplify complex issues, create new ideas and define new ways to move forward.
• Must be able to make decisions in a timely manner, try innovative solutions and take risks.
• Ability to motivate and inspire colleagues to think 'out of the box' and challenge the current situation to take the business to the next level.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills that allow the team to pioneer sustainable operational improvements.
• Presents confidently with passion and demonstrate the ability to convince others and if needed become the single champion of an idea.
• Must demonstrate a keen sense of urgency & drive and rapidly adjust priorities where appropriate.
• Takes initiative to improve business performance and goes beyond the scope of a given position.

What We Are Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• Must be graduated or in the last year/semester pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Packaging Engineering, or similar discipline.
• Minimum 3.2 GPA
• Must possess excellent communication skills and a willingness to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and possess above average decision-making ability.
• Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing, permanent basis.
• Availability to work up to 40 hours per week.
• Prior Internship or Co-op experience a plus

What's In It For You:

• Flexible Time Off (Paid Company Holidays, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)
• Access to Company Perks (VIP Access to L'Oreal's Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)
• Learning & Development Opportunities for Career Progression (Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)
• Employee Resource Groups (Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)
• Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs

Don't meet every single requirement? At L'Oreal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

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