Kelly · 1 day ago
New Product Development Project Specialist
Sanford, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $85K/yrKelly is seeking a New Product Development Project Specialist to work with a global consumer product manufacturer on a temporary basis. The role involves leading new product launches, managing timelines and budgets, and ensuring operational readiness for each project.
OutsourcingProfessional Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead new product launches through the stage gate process, managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables to get products successfully to market
Own the end-to-end operational readiness of each project, including bill of materials setup, cost validation, supply planning, and production trials
Coordinate across functions (packaging, R&D, marketing, supply chain, quality, procurement) to keep everyone aligned and moving toward key launch milestones
Identify and resolve issues early, driving decisions and adjustments to keep launches on track for timing, cost, and quality
Apply supply chain best practices around minimum order quantities, inventory builds, and excess/obsolete reduction to optimize launch execution
Support lifecycle management, helping phase in new SKUs and phase out discontinued ones while maintaining smooth market transitions
Ensure compliance with GMP and company policies throughout the launch process
Qualification
Required
Prior experience in supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, or operations — ideally within a consumer products or similar fast-moving industry
Experience managing or coordinating cross-functional projects from development through production or launch
Strong project management skills — able to juggle multiple launches and stay on top of details, timelines, and deliverables
Solid understanding of manufacturing and supply chain processes
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Highly organized and proactive, with a problem-solving mindset and the confidence to raise issues early and drive decisions
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, visible role where priorities can shift quickly
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Preferred
Experience in the beauty or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry is a plus, but not required
PMP certification or formal project management training is a plus
Experience with MS Project is a plus
SAP or other ERP experience is helpful but not required
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Telemedicine
Term life
Whole life
Accident insurance
Critical illness
A legal plan
Short-term disability
Retirement savings plan
Service bonus
Holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
Transit spending account
Paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan
Company
Kelly
We’ve been helping organizations find the people they need longer than any other company in the world.
Founded in 1946
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Chris Layden
Chief Executive Officer
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Nicholas Zuhlke
Vice President, Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer
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