kdc/one Port Jervis · 7 hours ago
Manager - Sales Project - Port Jervis Project Management Salary SG&A
Port Jervis, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expKDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of beauty and personal care products. The Project Manager is responsible for coordinating resources and ensuring successful new product launches within time and budget constraints.
Consumer GoodsHealth CareManufacturing
Responsibilities
Coordinate all briefs and forecasts for new projects; manage components, bulks and raw materials needed to complete pilots and trials (e.g. identification, delivery, approval to pull from stock, component requests, adjustment out of inventory) and ensures all key stakeholders have needed items to meet project milestones and deadlines
Updates and maintains the project tracking tools in Smartsheet to maintain an accurate level of information on all site-related projects (e.g. customer service, production, compounding, engineering, research and development/innovation); creates project timeline with Critical Path callouts to share with team and customer. Tracks the project “innovation to production” with final hand off at the end of First Production
Prepares, submits and ensures the on-time completion of RFP and line trial quotes and tooling authorization forms; gathers quotes for change parts from engineering and maintains tracker for finance purposes
Coordinates line times/dates for trial with scheduling and the customer operations team to ensure line trials can be completed with minimal disruption to production; communicates with key stakeholders on upcoming line trial to provide visibility on upcoming projects impacting production
Prepares line trial packets including all documentation needed to support the line trial (e.g. customer line trial form, internal line trial form, DTO)
Ensures all line trial documentation is completed by internal team; gathers information from engineering and quality and aligns on critical messaging to customers
Sends finished good samples to customers after trial is completed as outlined in line trial form requirements
Leads Project update meetings for the site, providing accurate updates and necessary site information to the customer; communicates clearly any critical decisions or dates and drives for alignment to keep projects moving forward and follows up appropriately on any outstanding issues
Drives project “on time” delivery by communicating and following up with all stakeholders on outstanding information or deliverables to assure customers’ needs are met
Completes briefs and forecasts, line trial quotes, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), and other paperwork according to established company policy
Maintains confidentiality of customer product information, budgetary information and other sensitive and confidential information
Exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works outside of the normal schedule as needed due to workplace demands (e.g. supporting off-shifts). Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business management, operations management or related field is strongly preferred; in lieu of a degree, equivalent work experience is required
Minimum of 3 years of training/experience in project management
Experience with planning and requirement phases from a Project Management perspective (e.g. developing project plans, refining scope, driving and leading team in all above areas)
Knowledge of: Microsoft Office Suite: FDA Good Manufacturing Practices and OSHA Safety Requirements; Microsoft Project, or other Project Planning tool
Skill in: solving problems; prioritizing work to ensure deadlines are met; negotiating effectively with others
Ability to: manage multiple and competing priorities; resolve difficult situations with no clear direction; adapt to change; develop and maintain good working relationships; develop and maintain processes and workflows; be detail-oriented; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a diverse group of individuals; present information to large and small groups; be organized and work quickly and efficiently with short deadlines; multi-task; read, comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions, including SOPs; work independently and as part of a team; operate a computer; wear required PPE as needed when walking through the facility; appropriately identify and communicate critical information; build relationships with customer counterparts; respond effectively and timely to customer inquiries and concerns
Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds manually
A climate-controlled office environment; the noise level is usually moderately quiet; however, the employee must be able to spend extended periods of time on the production floor where the noise level is usually moderately loud
Must be able to sit for long periods of time in front of a computer, stand for long periods of time on the production floor, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, crouch, talk, hear, push and pull
Exposure to frequent movement of motorized equipment throughout the facility, including electric pallet jacks, forklifts, etc
Company
kdc/one Port Jervis
The industry expert and manufacturer of color cosmetics, skincare and personal care innovation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.33M2015-10-14Acquired
2007-11-02Grant· $0.33M
Leadership Team
Andrew Ortiz
Director Of Logistics KDC-ONE
Recent News
2023-12-24
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