NA Pilot Plant Leader

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

NA Pilot Plant Leader, Technical Operations

This position reports into Technical Operations Process Science Leader, NA and is based at Fort Washington, PA.

Who we are

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. Our global team is made by 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact life of 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: Technical Operations Process Science Leader, NA

Location: Fort Washington, PA

Travel %: 10%

Pay: $119,000 - $205,850

What you will do

The NA Pilot Plant Leader, Technical Operations is responsible for providing operational management, oversight and technical leadership for a team of technical support staff responsible for maintaining and operating the pilot plant under the appropriate regulations. The position has regional responsibility and direct impact on key business results including innovation and the Quality/Compliance profiles across all franchises.

This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring design of pilot scale and production scale production equipment, process systems, automation, and process support systems used for the manufacture of Kenvue products at pilot scale in support of product/process development, consumer studies, pivotal stability and clinical programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the infrastructure and technical operations in the pilot plant, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while fostering a culture of excellence.
• Build the vision and strategy for the pilot plant in support of innovation and change management.
• Provide leadership and direction for process engineering resources and activities.  Allocate proper level of resources deliver project goals within established timelines and budgets.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize production processes and improve efficiency.
• Oversee the end-to-end pilot scale development process for formula/process development, consumer studies, pivotal studies and clinical programs.  Provide oversight of test programs that will determine critical process parameters, product quality attributes, equipment longevity, failure modes, equipment output capabilities and yields. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams with focus on innovation, identifying and resolving technical issues and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, and leverage this knowledge to drive innovation and improve processes.
• Review and approve technical documentation to verify compliance to technical specifications and standards.
• Communicate with internal (manufacturing, quality, engineering) and external partners