Associate Project Manager

Position Summary

The Associate Project Manager is primarily responsible for managing project timelines, task execution, and cross‑functional coordination using , ensuring all project milestones are delivered accurately and on schedule. This role drives Product Availability Dates (PAD), On‑Time In‑Full (OTIF) performance, and overall timeline adherence by maintaining clear visibility of every task, dependency, and blocker across the launch process.

• Own and manage all project timelines in , ensuring tasks, dependencies, and milestones are consistently updated.
• Lead cross‑functional project alignment, ensuring all departments understand deliverables, due dates, and downstream impacts.
• Execute established launch processes to achieve RFT and OTIF metrics.
• Drive weekly project reviews, identify at‑risk items, and enforce escalation paths when delays threaten PAD or customer commitments.
• Serve as the primary owner of the  launch boards, reflecting accurate information from Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality.
• Track risks and blockers, develop mitigation plans, and ensure accountability across teams.
• Coordinate line trials, pilot batches, and component readiness with Packaging Engineering and Process Engineering.
• Conduct post‑launch evaluations to identify process inefficiencies, lessons learned, and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Scheduling and Outside Sales to support capacity alignment and execution readiness.
• Support CAPA/NOE follow‑up only when related to launch quality defects, timeline impact or launch delays.
• Maintain KPI reporting centered on project timeliness, OTIF performance, RFT accuracy, and cross‑functional responsiveness.
• Update limited ERP items (setup, PAD‑aligned dates, demand entry) as needed to keep project timelines accurate.
• Foster strong internal partnerships and communication channels to improve launch performance.

• Proficiency with  for project timeline management.
• Strong cross‑functional team alignment skills.
• Experience executing launch processes to meet RFT and OTIF goals.
• Ability to conduct weekly project reviews and risk escalation.
• Expertise in maintaining accurate launch boards across multiple departments.
• Risk tracking, mitigation, and accountability management.
• Coordination of line trials, pilot batches, and readiness with engineering teams.
• Post‑launch evaluation and continuous improvement implementation.
• Capacity alignment support with scheduling and outside sales.
• CAPA/NOE follow‑up knowledge related to launch timelines.
• Reporting on OTIF, RFT, and project timeliness KPIs.
• Basic ERP update skills for item setup and PAD alignment.
• Strong partnership and communication abilities.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; equivalent experience accepted (3+ years of relevant experience may substitute).
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, beauty, personal care, or retail/consumer goods industry.
• 2+ years of project management experience, preferably in a fast‑paced or contract manufacturing environment.
• 1+ year Experience using project management systems ( preferred).
• 1+ years of experience related to supply chain, scheduling, or launch coordination preferred but not mandatory.

• Regularly sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to sit, balance, climb, stand, bend, squat, squeeze, kneel, turn, crouch, and stoop repeatedly.
• Physically able to lift 25 pounds occasionally.
• Frequent exposure to varying temperatures, loud noises, heavy machinery, fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, electricity, chemicals, and vibrations.
• Frequent use of computer screens and headphones.

Company:
Beauty Manufacturing Solutions Corp

Location:

Dallas, TX

Title:

Associate Project Manager

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type:

Full‑time

Job Function:
Project Management and Information Technology

Industries:
Personal Care Product Manufacturing

Salary: $70,000 – $90,000 per year (variable)