Project Manager - Food Product Commercialization

Company Summary

• Leading cross-functional execution from concept through launch. This role will establish and maintain the overall project timeline
  


• Develop detailed Gantt charts and ensure all project milestones are clearly defined and achieved.
  


• Coordinate activities across departments, maintain project visibility, and hold teams accountable for deliverables to ensure projects progress according to plan.
  


• Act as the primary point of contact for the customer and the sales team, managing external communications related to project status, timelines, and key decisions.
  


• Align customer expectations with internal capabilities while ensuring clear communication across all stakeholders.
  


• Lead external engagement activities, including coordination with packaging suppliers, equipment manufacturers, and other critical service providers required to successfully execute the project. These engagements will be conducted in close collaboration with the respective internal department owners (e.g., Procurement, Supply Chain, Maintenance, QA, Operations) to ensure technical alignment, supplier compliance, and effective project implementation.
  

Requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Food Science, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
  


• Minimum 5+ years of previous experience in project management, product commercialization, manufacturing,  and equipment automation - ideally food (frozen) packaging and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
  


• Previous experience with data analytics and understanding capacity analysis
  


• Black Belt (Six Sigma) and Lean Manufacturing desired
  


• Proven ability to work independently and operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities and multiple stakeholders. 
  


• Experience with ERP systems, Gantt Charts, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other applications
  
  

Benefits

Benefits

WHY JOIN US? 

• Direct Hire with full benefits, PTO and 401K Match
  


• Play a key role in the launch of a next-generation facility  
  

• Work with a collaborative and innovation-driven team  
  

• Help deliver high-quality, safe, and delicious food products to consumers  
  

• Contribute to the future of food manufacturing through automation and sustainability