External Manufacturing Commercialization Manager

Kenvue•Summit, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a: External Manufacturing Commercialization Manager What we do At Kenvue , we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Who We Are Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information , click here . Role reports to: EM SR MANAGER COMMERCIALIZATION Location: North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit Work Location: Fully Onsite What you will do The EM Commercialization Manager is responsible for the coordination of new product launch and life cycle management activity at Kenvue’s external manufacturing locations. In a project management capacity, the EM Commercialization Manager will lead a cross-functional team through operational aspects of project planning, scale-up, and commercial validation of new products and projects impacting or enhancing existing products. The EM Commercialization Manager will develop or contribute to the development of a project timelines, host recurring meetings to track progress, and drive progress in achieving key project milestones.

Requirements

The qualified candidate will have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree. MBA or advanced degree is preferred
A minimum of 8 years related experience or an MBA with 4 years related experience. Related areas include Supply Chain/Operations, External Manufacturing, Project Management, Technical Transfer, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain Sourcing, Product Development, R&D, and/or Supply Planning
Experience working with Manufacturing Operations in a GMP environment
Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering practical and sustainable solutions
Effective verbal & written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated project management experience, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage dynamic timelines, and drive cross-functional collaboration
Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally

Nice To Haves

Project Management Training and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified
Prior knowledge of advanced planning systems such as ERP, MRP, and/or SAP
Experience with Six Sigma/Process Excellence tools, training and/or certification

Responsibilities

Lead and launch new product introduction and life cycle management projects on-time
Partner closely with base business external manufacturing leaders to resolve product supply issues
Lead cross-functional meetings with internal and external business partners to achieve key project milestones
Coordinate the validation and scale-up strategies to ensure product supply requirements are met
Proactively identify and mitigate any potential risks that would have impact to delivering key project milestones
Support external manufacturing team site objectives for performance, agility, reliability of supply, purchasing, inventory control, and capacity management
Collaborate with cross-functional business partners including PMO, R&D, Make, Quality and Supply Chain to ensure the successful execution of NPI key project milestones, resource allocation, and on-time launch
Communicate project risks, key findings, and project/program updates in a logical and structured manner to senior management and other business stakeholders
Resolve raw material, components, and finished good quality & GMP issues
Issue purchase orders for materials and equipment in accordance with project requirements
Provide training, support, and advisement to cross-functional business partners to ensure project launch success
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project execution, reduce project costs, and increase operational efficiencies
Support the implementation of network strategy decisions to consolidate, on-board, or expand our network of external manufacturing sites
Coordinate and lead root cause analysis, risk mitigation plans, and solution identification with internal and external business partners