Director - Project Management

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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, Québec. 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.

Overview

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

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

Job Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries: Personal Care Product Manufacturing

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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