Job description

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

About us:
Kdc/one is currently hiring at our Columbus, Ohio facility. As part of the kdc/one network, we are the leading best-in-class producer of beauty and personal care products! Our Columbus facility is accessible with an easy commute located on RT. 161/Beech Rd. in New Albany.

We offer excellent opportunities with competitive wages from entry level, semi and skilled trade positions. We have opportunities for advancement at all of our sites and are excited to have you join the kdc/one Team!

General Information:
The Focused Factory Supervisor I supervises, organizes, directs and measures all activities within the production department to achieve the highest levels of safety, service, quality, and productivity for a designated shift.

What are we looking for?

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a technical field highly preferred. In lieu of degree, two years of experience in manufacturing and regulated environment considered.
• Two years supervisory experience required, preferably in a filling and packaging environment.
• SAP and HMI experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with LEAN manufacturing principles.
• Strong English communication (both written and oral), interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive Wages/Salary
• Health/Vision/Dental/401k/bonus potential! \
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Days
• Immediate openings

This position is responsible for:

• Motivates, coaches and develops the production team to deliver optimal results, continuous improvement, profitability, quality, service and overall operational excellence. Communicates performance expectations and delivers feedback as required.
• Plans and manages, with the input of the Focus Factory Managers, the activities of the production workforce, including permanent and temporary employees, to ensure production schedules are met within quality, safety and operational standards.
• Identifies, leads, and drives opportunities around equipment and/or methods to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), LEAN manufacturing principles, labor utilization and quality requirements.
• Controls operational costs, including but not limited to standard labor costs, inventory costs, scrap rates and equipment downtime, to ensure the production department operates within the set budget.
• Coordinates with other departments on planning and scheduling production runs, changeovers, preventative maintenance and work order assignments and other related activities.
• Collaborates with the Focus Factory Managers to establish and/or revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs) and best practices for the production department.
• Directs and performs all work in a manner that is consistent with the company’s quality system and FDA good manufacturing practices, includes maintaining a clean and orderly production area at all times.
• Coordinates and participates in root cause analysis on OEE shortfalls. Develops and executes corrective actions that improve equipment performance, cost, quality, and customer service.
• Follows, promotes and enforces KDC’s safety and environmental policies, practices and procedures.
• Assists with safety investigations and corrective actions related to safety hazards and/or incidents.
• Contributes to the KDC University training plan and drives the execution of training to ensure all production employees have received necessary training and are following all applicable SOP’s, Work Instructions, and GMP procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.

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