Job Description
Day to Day:
* Portfolio/Process Management
* Leading multiple projects at once from concept to commercialization
* Handling innovation, new product launches, changes in format, new packaging design, maintenance, swapping out ingredients, etc.
* Characterize, resolve, or escalate commercialization issues
* Working directly with Project Management, External Graphics Companies, Regulatory, R&D Product, Packaging/Graphics, Quality, Production, and Inventory Management
* Lead Weekly Cross Functional Commercialization Team meetings to review Project Status, Roadblocks, Corrective Actions, and Next Steps
* Met weekly with Management Team to discuss overall Project Status & Timing and make recommendations to ensure the project meets all goals
* Review, prepare, and facilitate approvals
* Coordinates the trials, the first production runs, and post reviews
* Attended Departmental Team meetings to understand the individual team Project's status and provide feedback on the overall process status and timing
Required Skills & Experience
Must Haves:
* Bachelor's Degree in Business, Food Science, or a related field
* 4+ years' experience in a Project Management or Commercialization role
* Proven experience working on a portfolio of large-scale projects
* Background within the Food and Beverage / CPG industry
* Motivated to prioritize tasks and think critically when juggling multiple projects at once
* Strong communication skills - written and verbal
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Plusses:
* Process management mindset
* Experience with commercialization and new product launches
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.