Product Development Coordinator – Personal Care / Cosmetics

Ignite Human Capital•Ontario, CA

11d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Development Coordinator manages coordination of new and revised personal care and cosmetic products from the initial customer inquiry through commercialization. The role is the central point of coordination among Sales, R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Production, ensuring products move from concept to finished goods on schedule and within cost targets. The coordinator partners directly with Sales and customers to bring wet wipe and filled products to market, manages multiple projects, and reports to the Director of Project Management. The position is primarily office-based, with occasional time on the manufacturing floor. Floor exposure may include fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The role may involve occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Packaging Science, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
1–3 years of experience in project management, product development, or project coordination within the cosmetic, personal care, household, or CPG industry.
Working understanding of packaging development, pouching and flow wrapping, formulation basics, manufacturing processes, and quality assurance.
Strong Excel skills.
Strong organization and follow-through, an analytical and root-cause mindset, and confidence presenting project status to customers and leadership.
Positive, adaptable approach and comfort in an environment where priorities shift and speed matters.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a contract manufacturing (OEM) environment.
Manufacturing or production floor experience.
Familiarity with FDA cosmetic and OTC monograph frameworks and ingredient labeling.
Experience with Salesforce, an ERP system such as SAP or DEACOM, and project management tools.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the full product development process, from initial customer inquiry and questionnaire through production launch and handoff to commercialization.
Execute development phases, including bills of materials, cost analysis, claims testing, prototype sample submission, and customer approval.
Prioritize multiple concurrent projects, adjust workflows, and track progress against customer-committed timelines.
Manage the transition from development to production, confirming that specifications, bills of materials, artwork, and component orders are finalized before the first production run.
Maintain project documentation, including approvals, change requests, test results, and stage-gate milestones.
Serve as the main point of contact across Sales, R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Production throughout the development lifecycle.
Provide Sales and customers with project updates, timelines, and status reports, and proactively communicate risks or delays.
Contribute ideas for new product formats, packaging configurations, and formulation approaches.
Partner with Regulatory/Compliance on ingredient reviews, labeling, and claims substantiation to help ensure compliance with FDA, OTC monograph, and cosmetic regulations.
Determine packaging materials and sourcing requirements, including substrates, film structures, flow-wrap and pouch formats, and component lead times.
Maintain accurate, current product specifications, bills of materials, and documentation in the ERP system.
Support customer-specific cost models and help prepare quotes with Sales and Finance.
Review artwork and proofs with internal teams and customers so components can be ordered on schedule.
Use knowledge of line capabilities, minimum order quantities, changeover constraints, and material lead times to set realistic timelines.