R&D Project Manager New York, NY , USA Posted On 06 March 2023 Experience Experienced Type of contract Permanent Type of job R&D Apply Print the job sheet About Albea & the Product line that is recruiting Albéa is a global leader in beauty, personal care, oral care, pharmaceutical and food packaging. Our site, Albea New York is our Sales Offices for North America. Scope • Responsible for projects for Fragrance & Cosmetics product line and developing products that will be produced in our plants. • Reports to NPD Director and Business Dev NA Main activities • Builds and manages the project from need formulation up to delivery of first industrial production (QCT & performances) • Interact with customers, sales, marketing to collaborate on customer and strategic projects • Collaborate with the manufacturing site to secure resources and set priorities • Anticipate risks and proactively address them • Ensure NPD methodology is understood and effectively implement it in the organization Accountability including KPIs • Guarantees project feasibility with Need, Product, Process, Suppliers and Supply chain leaders. Make sure of on time validation of the project • Ensures technical approval from customer / market (product/process...) in relation with Need leader and, when necessary, with support from Product Process or Suppliers and Supply chain leaders • Guarantee global and operational transfer of the project to the plant until production is stabilized • Share project’s Quality/Cost/Time Performance objectives and guarantee new product launches are on-time, in full, at cost, on budget, and meet quality requirements in line with project charter. Profile (Experience & qualifications) Experience and education • 5 years' experience in project management role involving direct client interface and product development • Experience in packaging/fast moving consumer good industry is preferred. • Implementation of LSS methodologies on transactional or non-manufacturing environments, a plus. • Experience in Quality Management Systems, a plus Knowledge/Technical Skills required • Fluent in both written and oral English. • Knowledge of injection molding and mold design/development is a plus • Proficiency in Project Management (PMI certification a plus) Leadership skills • Win as One Team - Breaks silos. Actively supports and contributes to the success of other departments • Build the Future - Integrates changes positively. Helps teams to follow and adapt. Ensures buy-in. • Engage & Act - Manages priorities, Acts at the right time and decisively
