Project Manager

Henkel Corporation; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ATP North America, part of Henkel, is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Product Development to lead technical product development projects from concept through production. You will coordinate across R&D, Sales, Production, Supply Chain, suppliers, testing laboratories, and customers to bring adhesives and tape products to market.

The role requires a degree in chemistry or chemical engineering, 5–10 years in coatings or related manufacturing, strong communication skills, and the ability

Qualifications

• Lead product development projects from concept to production.
• Coordinate across R&D, Sales, Production, Supply Chain, suppliers, and customers.
• Ensure laboratory testing and quality systems are integrated.
• Travel up to 20–30% and coordinate work across departments.
• Must be a South Carolina resident.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development projects from concept to production.
• Plan, document, track progress, and manage risk.
• Coordinate prototypes, testing, qualification, and launches.
• Support development of adhesives formulations and products.
• Prepare lab samples and perform testing.
• Maintain project reports and corrective actions.
• Coordinate materials with suppliers.
• Provide technical support to customers and partners.
• Suggest improvements to meet quality and timing goals.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

English communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Description

ATP North America is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Product Development to lead technical product development projects from concept through production. This position will coordinate projects across Research and Development, Sales, Production, Supply Chain, suppliers, testing laboratories, and customers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead product development projects, including planning, documentation, progress tracking, and risk management.
• Coordinate product prototypes, testing, qualification, and production launches.
• Support the development of adhesive formulations and adhesive tape products.
• Prepare laboratory samples and perform product and mechanical testing.
• Maintain project reports, risk analyses, and corrective action plans.
• Coordinate raw materials and other project requirements with suppliers.
• Provide technical support to customers and partner companies.
• Recommend improvements to help projects meet quality, timing, and performance goals.
• Participate in domestic and international customer visits as needed.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Five to ten years of experience with coatings, paints, varnishes, adhesives, or a related manufacturing industry.
• Experience managing product development or technical projects.
• Experience with laboratory testing, manufacturing quality, audits, or quality systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate work across departments without direct authority.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 20% to 30%.
• Must be a South Carolina resident.

About ATP North America & Henkel

ATP North America is a leading manufacturer of specialty adhesive tape solutions serving a variety of industries throughout North America.

The ATP Group is part of Henkel, a global company with around 50,000 employees worldwide and a strong portfolio of leading technologies and brands. Henkel Adhesive Technologies is a global market leader in adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. Together, ATP and Henkel Adhesive Technologies combine deep expertise in specialty tapes and liquid adhesives to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions and greater value for customers and consumers.

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories. The “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here: "Know Your Rights" Poster .