Director of Customer Project Management & Planning

Edison, NJ 08817

Posted: 04/14/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Number: 9341

Job Description


Job Title: Director of Customer Project Management & Planning
Location: Commutable to Central NJ
Industry: Contract Manufacturing – Personal Care / Beauty
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Overview:
A dynamic and growing contract manufacturer in the personal care and beauty industry is seeking an experienced Director of Customer Project Management & Planning to lead two high-impact operational departments across multiple facilities.

This is a mission-critical leadership role, bridging the gap between customer-facing sales operations and internal production, with a focus on driving order execution, project timelines, and cross-functional alignment. You’ll report directly to executive leadership and be a key member of the Plant Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own the full customer order lifecycle—from receipt through final delivery—with a focus on OTIF (on-time, in-full) performance

  • Lead and develop the Customer Project Management (CPM) and Planning teams across two NJ-based sites

  • Partner with Sales, Estimating, Engineering, Procurement, and Production to ensure successful project launches and repeat order execution

  • Oversee revenue forecasting, project tracking, client communications, and order issue resolution

  • Develop and implement continuous improvement processes, while managing KPIs and customer satisfaction metrics

  • Hire, train, and lead a team of 5–10+ professionals; drive performance management and cross-training

  • Lead escalation response, client updates, and process optimization across departments

Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • 10–15 years of progressive experience in customer care, project management, or planning in a contract manufacturing or CPG environment

  • 3–5 years of experience leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, high-volume setting

  • Strong ERP/CRM system experience and advanced Excel skills required

  • Proven leadership, problem-solving, and communication capabilities

  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA highly preferred

Why Join This Team?

  • Strategic leadership role with C-suite visibility

  • Play a central role in operational efficiency and customer satisfaction

  • Help drive growth in a high-demand industry segment

  • Collaborative, team-focused culture with strong executive support


To Apply:
Please submit your resume to Cristina LaMonica at clamonica@mattsonresources.com or apply directly on this platform. All submissions are handled confidentially.
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