Manufacturing Cell Lead - Personal Care

Job Description

Job Description

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.