Project & Product Integration Manager

Kenvue Brands LLC • Fort Washington, PA

78d • $124,100 - $175,200

About The Position

The Project & Product Integration Manager will plan, manage and lead plant tech transfer, new product introductions, and capital projects in an over-the-counter (OTC) liquids manufacturing plant. The role will manage all aspects of transfers including material management, qualification document management, line time planning in a commercial production environment, and manufacturing and technical resource planning. Identify and implement process improvements related to PMO for customer service, safety, environmental, quality, compliance, productivity, people development, and cost. The Project & Product Integration Manager will own and drive change controls in order to implement process improvements. Support site wide initiatives or other projects as needed in the capacity of a project manager or a project team member. Manage Site Project Portfolio and provide input for strategic business planning. Facilitate site project review meeting to ensure projects are on schedule. Support New Product Introduction and Technical Transfer process. Lead project governance processes, sponsor and stakeholder management, and project issue escalations and related problem solving. Identify necessary document changes (SOP's and batch records) and revise as needed for projects, Events, and CAPA's in a timely manner. The position requires strong organizational, communication and project management skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering or technical field, required
• A minimum of 10 years manufacturing experience, preferably in a cGMP environment required
• Multi-tasking, leadership ability, organization skills, managing complexity
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize requests, propose effective cost/customer service alternatives and confidently address issues affecting the business
• A minimum 5 years previous Project Management experience required
• Prior experience with tech transfer and new product development planning and qualification

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience working within a cGMP environment
• PMP, Microsoft PMP, or equivalent certification
• Experience using Process Excellence Methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Design Excellence, Dashboards)
• Proficiency leading structured root cause analysis and problem solving

Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Introduction and Technical Transfer projects
• Support Site Project Portfolio and provide input for strategic business planning including facilitation of site project review meetings to ensure projects are on schedule
• Lead overall project activities including development of clear project scope and objectives, managing and tracking timelines and critical project goals
• Lead PMO governance and standardize the project intake process for the site
• Act as a liaison between site and home office team for planning line trials, escalations
• Manage GCC process for the site
• Manage site Resource planning tool to identify gaps and escalate timely
• Collaborate with cross functional managers to update the tool and share monthly in PMO
• Identify and implement process improvements related to customer service, safety, environmental, quality, compliance, efficiency, people development, and cost
• Demonstrate business acuity, project management, communication, process management, and team performance management; ask the right questions to understand business impact and risks
• Simplify the complex and represent a true enterprise view when communicating opportunities and plans to the team and organization
• Lead teams through options analysis and drive cross-functional recommendations
• Identify, communicate, and help resolve key issues and provide ongoing status communications and ensure all team members are up-to-date on key issues and achievements
• Support capital projects, site wide initiatives or other projects as needed in the capacity of a project leader or a project team member
• Ensure target project launch date and other key results are achieved

Benefits

• Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges: $124,100.00 - $175,200.00
• Competitive Benefit Package including Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Kenvuer Impact Networks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree