Manager - Project - NL Development and Innovation

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Description / Scope / Mission

Coordinates the D&I projects to ensure the achievement in terms of project time, quality, and cost objectivesin line with the customer expectations and the regulatory requirements (FDA cGMP, BRCGS Consumer Products standard, ISO9001 standard).

Key Responsibilities/ Accountabilities

1. Manages and coordinates the projects assigned by the Program Manager. Oversees all aspects of the project, using planning, monitoring and controlling processes
2. Is responsible for coordinating and completing the project and, to this end, performs a variety of tasks including setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities and monitoring and summarizing the progress of the project. May be responsible for more than one project at a time.
3. Has the authority to run the project on a day-to-day basis. The Project Manager will have the right attitude to exercise a wide degree of creativity in performing this role.
4. Can be assigned as main technical contact for specific customers, supporting the Group in understanding the client needs which can be essential for a good relationship and for the development of potential new businesses. To this end, follows the activities with supplier, such as factory visit/audit and technical meetings/conferences to discuss the client needs.
5. Coordinates the specific activities in the project timeline, according to the project status with all department inside the company,
6. Discussion of technical specifications and/or quality issues and discussion of project issue, timeline and all other related to the project with customers and external suppliers.
7. Coordinate the RFQ for New product Introduction / New product Execution  coming from the Sales Department providing final Product Cost for quotation purpose or coordinating internally the activities to supply the necessary  information to the Specific Program manager  responsible to provide the final product Cost.
8. Coordinate the D&I local team (Bill of material Technicians , Formulation chemist) to provide Plant  support on the specific related D&I  activities

MARGINAL JOB DUTIES:

None

Education / Certification / Qualifications / Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience.

Experience:

At least 5 years of experience in the project management department of companies in the consumer products manufacturing industry and ideally at least 3 years of experience in management positions, with overseas experience preferred. Good communication and leadership skills, fluent spoken and written English and problem solving and teamwork.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

• None

Specific Knowledge:(Technical/Product, Organizational and Interpersonal)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Stand 10% of the time.

• Walk 10% of the time.
• Sit 80% of the time.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or touch 100% of the time.

• Reach above shoulders less than 10% of the time.

• Climb or balance less than 10% of the time.
• Talk or hear 70% of the time.
• Lift up to 25 pounds up to 5% of the time
• Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED:

• Use the Computer up to 85% of the time.
• Use the Copier less than 5% of the time.
• Use the Telephone up to 10% of the time.

• Use Lab Equipment up to 5% of the time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PPE REQUIRED:

• Work near moving mechanical parts less than 10% of the time.

• Work in high places less than 5% of the time.

• Exposed to chemical smells up to 10% of the time.

• Work around electrical equipment 10% of the time.

• Work/job related travel less than 15% of the time.

• Moderate Noise
• Steel Toed Shoes, hair/beard net, safety glasses and other PPE depending on requirements.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.