EM Commercialization Make Manager

Mcneil Ab; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenvue is recruiting for the EM Commercialization Make Manager in Summit, NJ, a hybrid role that drives new product launches, lifecycle management, and network projects at external manufacturing sites.

You will lead cross-functional teams through planning, onboarding, scale-up, and commercial validation, ensuring milestones are achieved and KPIs are met. Strong GMP background and PMO collaboration are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years related experience or MBA with 4+ years related experience.
• Experience in GMP manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with practical solutions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated project management experience with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and launch new product introductions, network and lifecycle projects on time.
• Collaborate with external manufacturing leaders to resolve product supply issues.
• Lead cross-functional meetings to achieve milestones and manage risk.
• Coordinate validation and scale-up strategies to meet supply requirements.
• Monitor KPIs related to service, reliability, cost, and site performance.
• Support site objectives for performance, agility, and inventory control.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

GMP experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA (preferred)

Job description

EM Commercialization Make Manager

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

What we do

At Kenvue , we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we're the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON'S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage - and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future-and yours. For more information , click here .

Role reports to:

Director External Manufacturing Make

Location:

North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

The EM Commercialization Make Manager within Self - Care is responsible for the coordination of new product launch, life cycle management activity and network projects at Kenvue's external manufacturing locations. In a project management capacity, the EM Make Manager will lead a cross‑functional team through operational aspects of project planning, site on‑boarding, scale‑up, and commercial validation of new products and projects impacting or enhancing existing products. The EM Make Manager will develop or contribute to the development of a project timelines, host recurring meetings to track progress, and drive progress in achieving key project milestones. The EM Make Manager will also be responsible for coordinating critical KPIs to the EM Make Self‑Care related to Service, Reliability, Cost & Financials and Site performance management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and launch new product introduction, network and life cycle management projects on‑time
• Partner closely with base business external manufacturing leaders to resolve product supply issues
• Lead cross‑functional meetings with internal and external business partners to achieve key project milestones
• Coordinate the validation and scale‑up strategies to ensure product supply requirements are met
• Proactively identify and mitigate any potential risks that would have impact to delivering key project milestones
• Support external manufacturing team site objectives for performance, agility, reliability of supply, purchasing, inventory control, and capacity management
• Collaborate with cross‑functional business partners including PMO, R&D, Make, Quality and Supply Chain to ensure the successful execution of key project milestones, resource allocation, and on‑time launch
• Communicate project risks, key findings, and project/program updates in a logical and structured manner to senior management and other business stakeholders
• Coordinate critical KPI management to enable the achievement of goals on Service, Reliability, Cost & Financials and Site performance management

Additional Responsibilities Include:

• Resolve raw material, components, and finished good quality & GMP issues
• Issue purchase orders for materials and equipment in accordance with project requirements
• Provide training, support, and advisement to cross‑functional business partners to ensure project launch success
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project execution, reduce project costs, and increase operational efficiencies
• Support the implementation of network strategy decisions to consolidate, on‑board, or expand our network of external manufacturing sites
• Coordinate and lead root cause analysis, risk mitigation plans, and solution identification with internal and external business partners

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications:

• The qualified candidate will have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree. MBA or advanced degree is preferred
• A minimum of 8 years related experience or an MBA with 4 years related experience. Related areas include Supply Chain/Operations, External Manufacturing, Project Management, Technical Transfer, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain Sourcing, Product Development, R&D, and/or Supply Planning
• Experience working with Manufacturing Operations in a GMP environment
• Strong analytical skills and problem‑solving abilities, with a focus on delivering practical and sustainable solutions
• Effective verbal & written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated project management experience, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage dynamic timelines, and drive cross‑functional collaboration
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Training and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified
• Prior knowledge of