Overview

As part of the Golden State Foods Project Management Team and i n partnership with procurement, operations leaders, finance, sales and product development teams, the Pro ject Manage r provides support in the development of the commercialization processes and will also provide aid in production scale ups and post launch resolution activities. This position will be the primary liaison for the company’s Product Development internal and external forms.

Responsibilities

• Provides project administration and support for various project workflows within Product Development, understanding the new product commercialization workflow. Work with cross-functional teams to ensure key project deliverables are met. (30 %)

• Assists Project Management t eam to develop and implement programs and systems to improve efficiencies , speed and quality of documentation support, project timelines and compliance efforts in support of departmental and business unit goals and objectives . ( 2 0%)

• Supports the product development team through implementation and project support of strategic commercialization initiatives. (20%)

• Manages internal project workflows, to ensure proper alignment and approval of key decisions. (10%)

• Planning and lead ing pre-production and small-scale meetings to align on project milestones. (10%)

• Assist manufacturing in process optimization and trouble shooting. ( 5 %)

• Work cross-functionally to collaborate, support and communicate formula/document accuracy. ( 5 %)

• Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary .

  Leadership Responsibility:

  No direct reports but must be able to lead/influence/educate teams on PD / Commercialization activities both internally and externally.

Qualifications

Education and experience equivalent to:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s Degree (science, technology, engineering, business or related field)

MBA Preferred

Experience:

Minimum 5 -7 years of project management, food industry and product development experience. Strong communication and relationship building skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert)

(J) FDA and USDA regulations and requirements.

(J) Food product development and processes.

(J) Experience on a food manufacturing floor/environment

( J ) Project management tools and methodologies

Skill and ability to:

• Independently research formulation or data issues and lead/influence/educate resolution or opportunity , applying critical thinking .

• Understand supply chain issues around material shortages, assured supply, and qualification of new raw materials.

• Be strategic, proactive, assertive and goal oriented in driving business growth.

• Demonstrate initiative and thorough follow through .

• Exhibit strong interpersonal and communications skills (both written and verbal) and the ability to develop relationships .

• Work in a matrix organization.

• Demonstrate ability to handle multiple project and timelines simultaneously.

• Be detail oriented, well organized and highly self-motivated.

• Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed

• Work effectively with computers and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.). PLM and ERP Experience is a plus.

• Working knowledge of project management systems a plus

LocationUS-GA-Conyers | US-CA-City of Industry

Job ID 2024-18689

Category Research & Development