Product Development Coordinator

Ontario, CA (on-site)
Pay: $25.00 – $35.00/hour, DOE (non-exempt) + bonus eligibility
Schedule: Full-time

Our client is a well-established contract manufacturer of personal care, cosmetic, household, and consumer products. They have more than 30 years in business, around 400 employees across two manufacturing facilities, and they've roughly doubled in size over the past four years. With new investment behind them and continued expansion ahead, they're building out their team and investing in new systems, technology, and employee development.

Employees describe the culture as family-oriented and people-first. Leadership is accessible and transparent, and there's a real emphasis on appreciation through company events, recognition programs, and community involvement.

The Product Development Coordinator is the project quarterback for new and revised products, from the first customer inquiry through commercialization. You'll be the central point of coordination between Sales, R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Production, making sure products move from concept to finished goods on time and within cost targets. You'll report to the Director of Project Management and partner directly with Sales and customers to bring wet wipe and filled products to market.

This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys juggling multiple customer projects at once.

• Coordinate the full product development process, from the initial customer inquiry and questionnaire through production launch and handoff to commercialization.
• Execute each phase of development, including bill of materials, cost analysis, claims testing, prototype sample submission, and customer approval.
• Prioritize work across multiple concurrent projects, adjust workflows as needed, and track progress against the timelines committed to customers.
• Manage the transition from development to production, confirming that specs, BOMs, artwork, and component orders are finalized before the first production run.
• Maintain project documentation, including approvals, change requests, test results, and stage-gate milestones.

• Serve as the main point of contact across Sales, R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Production throughout the development lifecycle.
• Keep Sales and customers informed with project updates, timelines, and status reports, and communicate risks or delays proactively.
• Contribute ideas for new product formats, packaging configurations, and formulation approaches.
• Partner with Regulatory/Compliance on ingredient reviews, labeling, and claims substantiation so products meet FDA, OTC monograph, and cosmetic regulations.

• Determine packaging materials and sourcing requirements, including substrates, film structures, flow wrap and pouch formats, and component lead times.
• Keep product specifications, BOMs, and documentation accurate and current in the ERP system.
• Support customer-specific cost models and help prepare quotes in partnership with Sales and Finance.
• Review artwork and proofs with internal teams and customers so that components can be ordered on schedule.
• Apply your understanding of line capabilities, MOQs, changeover constraints, and material lead times to set realistic timelines.

• A bachelor's degree in Business, Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Packaging Science, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in project management, product development, or project coordination within the cosmetic, personal care, household, or CPG industry.
• Experience in a contract manufacturing (OEM) environment is strongly…