Production Operations Team Lead, Beauty Manufacturing

KDC-Columbus

  • Groveport, OH
  • 3 days ago

    Highlights

    Picture this: your team is prepped, the line is clean and staged, SAP orders are verified, and the first batch is ready. You set the pace—coaching operators, validating checks, and removing roadblocks—so quality products ship on time and safely, every time.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationGroveport, OH

    Description

    Location: kdc/one Groveport | Full-Time

    Own the outcome. Elevate the standard.

    Picture this: your team is prepped, the line is clean and staged, SAP orders are verified, and the first batch is ready. You set the pace—coaching operators, validating checks, and removing roadblocks—so quality products ship on time and safely, every time.

    How you’ll lead

    • Direct daily operations on a filling and packaging line to achieve safety, quality, and delivery goals.
    • Develop talent: train on SOPs/WIs, reinforce good housekeeping, and instill safety-first habits.
    • Log production and finished goods in SAP; keep records complete and accurate.
    • Perform and verify in-process quality checks (appearance, torque, weight).
    • Measure and document scrap; ensure compliant disposal and continuous improvement feedback.
    • Coordinate cross-functionally for efficient changeovers and project execution.
    • Assist in investigations of deviations or failures to identify starting/root causes.
    • Maintain an always-ready line: compliant, organized, and audit-ready.
    • Lead by example in OSHA, GMP, and company policy compliance; communicate effectively across shifts.

    Qualifications

    • High School Diploma or GED strongly preferred.
    • Minimum 2 years in manufacturing/production or 2 years of supervisory experience.
    • Working knowledge of FDA cGMPs, OSHA, SOPs, SAP, and HMI systems.
    • Ability to multitask, solve problems, and deliver under tight deadlines.

    Physical demands and environment

    • Lift up to 50 lbs on occasion.
    • Extended periods of standing/walking; regular bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
    • Climate-controlled environment with moderate noise levels.
    • Frequent interaction with motorized equipment (forklifts, electric pallet jacks, etc.).
    • Standard PPE usage (hairnet, safety glasses, lab coat, etc.).

    Systems and equipment

    • ERP Software (including SAP for production documentation and inventory control)

    Experience and skills we value

    • Quality inspection and quality control
    • People leadership and team development
    • Troubleshooting and machine problem-solving
    • Manufacturing Instructions (MI) and SOP execution
    • Production optimization and supervisory experience
    • Manufacturing environment experience
    • Mixing and weighing raw materials
    • ERP & MRP systems proficiency
    • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
    • Machine safety inspections
    • Machine setups for production runs
    • Injection molding and thermoforming knowledge
    • Filling machinery operation
    • HMI utilization
    • Labeling/labelling machine operation
    • General machine operation and troubleshooting

    Make your mark at kdc/one

    Be part of a global operation where quality and innovation meet speed. You’ll join a supportive, high-energy team with room to grow your impact and your career.

    Apply today and help us deliver the next generation of beauty and personal care products.

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