Location: kdc/one Groveport | Full-Time
Are you the leader others look to when the pace picks up?
If you thrive on coordinating people, product, and process, this role is for you. We’re seeking a Manufacturing Cell Lead to run a personal care filling and packaging cell—driving safety, quality, and output while mentoring a tight-knit team.
Your impact
- Hit production targets without sacrificing quality—every shift, every run.
- Coach and train operators on SOPs, WIs, good housekeeping, and safe work practices.
- Own in-process checks (appearance, torque, weight) and respond fast when trends shift.
- Record production details and finished goods in SAP; keep documentation precise.
- Track scrap meticulously and ensure compliant handling and disposal.
- Partner with Maintenance, Quality, Planning, and other teams on changeovers and projects.
- Support investigations into deviations/failures and help identify root causes.
- Maintain an audit-ready line—clean, compliant, and organized.
- Model adherence to OSHA, cGMP, and company policies; communicate clearly across shifts.
What we’re looking for
- High School Diploma or GED (strongly preferred).
- At least 2 years in manufacturing/production or 2 years of supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of FDA cGMPs, OSHA, SOPs, SAP, and HMI systems.
- Proven ability to juggle priorities, solve problems, and meet deadlines.
Physical and environmental factors
- Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Prolonged standing and walking; frequent bending, reaching, and pushing/pulling.
- Climate-controlled facility with moderate noise.
- Regular interaction with powered equipment (forklifts, electric pallet jacks, etc.).
- Use of standard PPE (hairnet, safety glasses, lab coat, and more).
Tech and tools
- ERP Software (SAP for production and inventory recording)
Show us your strengths
- Quality inspection and quality control experience
- Leadership and people management
- Troubleshooting skills and machine diagnostics
- Manufacturing Instructions (MI) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Supervisory experience and production optimization
- Hands-on manufacturing experience
- Mixing and raw material weighing
- ERP & MRP systems fluency
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Machine safety inspections
- Setup for production runs
- Injection molding and thermoforming exposure
- Filling machines operation
- HMI utilization
- Labeling/labelling machines
- Machine operation and troubleshooting
Grow with kdc/one
We formulate and package for the world’s favorite brands—and for leaders who want to keep improving. Join a fast-moving, encouraging team with room to advance and make a visible impact.
Let’s build the future of beauty together. Apply now.