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Golden State Foods · 3 hours ago

Project Manager (Commercialization)

Conyers, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the foodservice industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. The Project Manager will support the development of commercialization processes and aid in production scale-ups and post-launch resolution activities, serving as the primary liaison for the company’s Product Development teams.

Food and BeverageFood Processing

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 team 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. (20%)

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 leading 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

Qualification

Food product developmentFDAUSDA regulationsProject managementMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsCritical thinkingInterpersonal skillsDetail orientedSelf-motivatedOrganizational skills

Required

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

Minimum 5-7 years of project management, food industry and product development experience

Strong communication and relationship building skills

Knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations and requirements

Knowledge of food product development and processes

Experience on a food manufacturing floor/environment

Knowledge of project management tools and methodologies

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.)

Preferred

MBA Preferred

PLM and ERP Experience is a plus

Working knowledge of project management systems a plus

Benefits

People First: At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.

Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.

People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.

Philanthropy & Sustainability: We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.

Extensive Benefits: Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.