Director - Project Management, New Albany

Director - Project Management

12 Days Old

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Qubec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Regional Project Management Director

Multi- Site Support in Central Ohio Full-Time Role

At Kdc/one, a new product launches every day which can be complex, cross-functional, and exciting! That's why we're looking for a Regional Project Management Director who knows how to keep things moving, and lead with purpose across multiple manufacturing sites.

What You'll Be Doing:

Coordinate high-visibility customer projects across Groveport, New Albany, and other sites as needed
Partner with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Customer Support teams to ensure proper delivery
Implement scalable best practices for new product onboarding, from formulas and tooling to BOMs and CapEx
Review documentation, flag what's missing, call out what's wrong, and escalate smart
Collaborate with center-led teams on customer quoting, trials, and pilot launches
Track visits, run readiness checks, and keep the execs in the loop
Offer boots-on-the-ground support where it's needed
Coach and grow your project team into people who anticipate issues before they happen

What We Need from You:

Bachelor's degree in business or related field
5+ years of experience in project management and a minimum of 3 years of experience is leading a team of direct reports
Background in FMCG, CPG, or contract manufacturing preferred
Strong communication, calm under pressure, and a laser focus on what you are working on
Real-world experience handling timelines, customers, and shifting priorities with no issues
Customer-savvy and confidence in steering difficult conversations toward resolution.

Benefits for you:

Competitive salary + annual incentive bonus
Health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match
PTO + 11 paid holidays

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.

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Location:: New Albany
Job Type:: FullTime