Manufacturing Project Management (Personal Care Manufacturing)

Monroe Consulting Group, an executive recruitment firm, is partnering with a leading organisation in the Consumer sector to hire a Project Management professional. This opportunity is based in Jakarta, Indonesia. The role offers the opportunity to drive project execution, support new product development initiatives, and lead continuous improvement programmes within a multinational manufacturing environment.

Position Overview

Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects to ensure successful delivery of operational and new product development objectives.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives through effective project management, Lean Manufacturing principles, and Kaizen methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Management

• Develop and maintain the master project schedule.
• Coordinate cross-functional project activities to ensure project objectives and timelines are achieved.
• Monitor project progress, budget, resource allocation, and potential risks.
• Identify project issues and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Maintain project documentation, progress reports, and status updates.
• Ensure all project deliverables are completed on time and in accordance with required quality standards.
• Facilitate project meetings and ensure timely follow-up and closure of action items.
• Prepare and present weekly and monthly project reports for management review.

2. New Product Development (NPD)

• Coordinate new product development projects from the initial concept through to commercial launch.
• Work closely with relevant functions, including Packaging Development, Project Management, Production, Quality Engineering, and other stakeholders, to ensure successful NPD execution.
• Coordinate fit tests and product trials, covering the process from filling through to packing.
• Ensure the readiness and availability of facilities, utilities, machinery, equipment, and tooling required for new product development and production trials.

3. Kaizen & Continuous Improvement

• Initiate and lead Kaizen projects across operational areas.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, product quality, operational efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Continuous Improvement programmes.
• Coordinate the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles and waste reduction initiatives.
• Track, validate, and report cost savings generated through improvement projects.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and periodic reports to monitor and communicate Kaizen and Continuous Improvement results.

Key Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in Project Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, or Continuous Improvement.
• Experience managing New Product Development (NPD) projects is preferred.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen initiatives is highly desirable.
• Proven experience managing projects within a manufacturing or related industrial environment.
• Experience with New Product Development (NPD), product transfers, or new product launches.
• Project Management or Continuous Improvement certifications are an advantage.

Technical / Functional Expertise

• Good understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Power BI, or other project management and reporting tools.
• Strong data analysis, project tracking, and reporting skills.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage project schedules, risks, budgets, and resources.
• Experience monitoring improvement initiatives and tracking cost-saving outcomes.

Soft Skills & Leadership Competencies

• Good written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong cross-functional communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to facilitate meetings, drive action plans, and ensure timely project execution.
• Proven capability to work collaboratively across multiple functions and manage competing priorities.