What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager - Engineering-Groveport Engineering position at kdc/one?
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.
Engineering Manager
Location: Groveport, OH
Engineering & Maintenance Department
We’re a global leader in custom manufacturing for beauty, personal care, and wellness brands. At our Groveport facility, we combine cutting-edge technology with a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. This role is critical to ensure our equipment runs safely, efficiently, and reliably. If you're ready to lead with impact and precision, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Engineering Manager
Location: Groveport, OH
Engineering & Maintenance Department
We’re a global leader in custom manufacturing for beauty, personal care, and wellness brands. At our Groveport facility, we combine cutting-edge technology with a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. This role is critical to ensure our equipment runs safely, efficiently, and reliably. If you're ready to lead with impact and precision, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Lead and support engineering projects focused on reliability, equipment installation, and innovation.
- Drive Lean Manufacturing and reliability strategies to improve safety, quality, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
- Oversee daily maintenance operations and troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and automation issues.
- Manage spare parts inventory to support uptime and minimize any delays.
- Coach and develop high-performing teams in preventative maintenance and facilities management.
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions to prevent recurring equipment failures.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with project managers, contractors, and client teams on equipment upgrades and installations.
- Manage CAPEX planning and execution while identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, OSHA, and internal standards through documentation and audits.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required.
- 10 years in Engineering/Maintenance, with 5 years in a leadership role.
- Experience in high-speed manufacturing environments (cosmetics or pharma preferred).
- Expertise in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, GMP, and OSHA standards.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and project management skills.
- Ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively across all levels.
- Comfortable reading blueprints and technical manuals; experienced with high-speed filling and packaging systems.
- Partially climate-controlled manufacturing floor with moderate to loud noise levels.
- Physical activity includes lifting up to 50 lbs, standing, walking, and operating around motorized equipment.
- PPE required when working on machines or in production areas.
