Project Manager Continuous Improvement (Finance)

Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Project Manager Continuous Improvement

This position reports to the Production Integration Manager and is based at Lititz, PA.

Who we are

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. Our global team is made by 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact life of 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: Production Integration Manager

Location: Lititz, PA.

Travel %: 10%

What you will do

The Project Manager ensures projects and programs meet customer and company requirements by providing technical and business project leadership across functional boundaries for different phases of product development and support programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures attainment of project and program schedules, budgets, procedures and revenues by developing and monitoring the budget and approval process.
• Leads cross functional teams (internal and external to engineering) and resolves inter-functional issues.
• Establishes and communicates project and program schedules, objectives, priorities, and targets.
• Monitors the status of programs and project, provides technical interpretation and expertise, ensures adherence to policies, procedures, government regulations, and customer specifications.
• Develops and leads continuous improvement projects and supports Kenvue Operating System program
• Ensures the documentation of project and program activities and deliverables.
• Ensures proper system integration by overseeing the development of the systems integration and systems assurance test plans and procedures; reviews test results.
• Keeps senior management informed on project and program status by creating, maintaining, and presenting written reports on project and program status, tests, costs, issues, and performance against established targets on a regular basis.
• Research business and technical issues to establish what is being done and where improvements are possible.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational seminars and trade shows, reviewing professional publications and analyzing new trends, and establishing personal networks.
• Leads processes to develop and implement (via FPX methodology) new product capability, including bid/quote process, equipment purchase, project planning, pilot batches, trial batches, line trials, specification and artwork development, stability validation protocols, and production start-up.
• Reliability crisis leadership for major supply interruptions. This includes organizing and leading cross-functional teams to understand root cause and implement solutions to minimize impact to customer service.
• Ensures quality and compliance in all actions.

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of six (6) to eight (8) years of related experience with 1-2 years in project leadership.
• Project Management negotiation, influencing and presentation skills.
• Strategic mindset, outstanding critical thinking, influencing, and interpersonal and stakeholder management skills are required.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in Plant operations.
• Experience in Plant Planning.
• Technical writing abilities.
• PMP and/or Lean certification.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What's in it for you

• Competitive Benefit Package*
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups

This list could vary based on location/region.

*Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.