Change Management Specialist jobs in Ohio

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Position supporting specific functions on the Organizational Change team. Lead activities pertaining to change processes related to formula, raw material, packaging and component updates for all personal care, OTC drug and candle/home fragrance products. Specific areas of support include, but are not limited to, regular business organizational change (component, pack out, merchant requested changes, etc.), or technical organizational change (regulation changes, international requirements, IFRA updates, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for Organizational Change functions within assigned product categories and/or brands.
• Work with cross functional partners to ensure change achievements are met OT&C (On-Time & Complete).
• Build and maintain strong relationships with cross functional partners, Contract Manufacturers and Raw Material Vendors to continuously improve processes and turnaround times.
• Understanding of formula and product development processes and systems, interface and capabilities.
• Analyze portfolio data and connect with cross functional partners to assess and resolve scope of change projects.
• Lead status update meetings to track project achievements with cross functional partners and relay any potential delays or disruptions to the project team
• Support Manager in leading cross-functional business activities for large complex projects and drive alignment of broad cross functional projects and initiatives.
• Support translation of business goals and objectives into action plans that define accountabilities and measure success.
• Support life cycle management activities related to data within the formula system. Including but not limited to, raw material and formula validation processes, end of life management for formulas, finished goods, etc.
• Conduct regular reviews of current processes and requirements to ensure they are meeting the needs of the business and cross functional partners looking for efficiencies and changes when/where necessary.
• Drive resolution for any reformulations needed due to raw material or formula non-compliance.
• Ensure all processes in and out of the formula and finished good system are followed by internal and external partners.
• Assist in development of testing plans, scenarios and scripts and participate in user acceptance testing for any new change management system.

Key Meetings

• Attend weekly sync up with Manager/Supervisor
• Attend monthly sync up with team members, cross-functional partners, and/or leaders
• Attend monthly team meetings
• Attend key business meetings such as Quarterly Briefings
• Attend any additional meetings as necessary
• Actively participate in other relevant meetings as directed

Talent Management and Development

• Create and implement IDP/PPO/Mid-Year/Performance Review/Career Management Profile.
• Complete on-boarding activities and participate in informal mentorship if needed.
• Support AOS effort by actively participating in AOS related activities and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Learn new knowledge and processes and constantly improve professional skills for future growth.
• Actively seek opportunities to use existing processes and harmonize between teams.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with key internal and external partners (e.g. R&D, Operations, Commercialization, Regulatory, PFD, MFE, Safety, Contract Manufacturers, Raw Material Vendors, and Fragrances Houses).