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KIND · 4 hours ago

Project Manager - CVS Implementation

KIND is a part of the Health and Wellness Division of Mars Snacking, focusing on providing healthy snacking options. The Project Manager - CVS Implementation will lead cross-functional teams to ensure the successful start-up of new products and projects while managing capital and cost optimization projects across the business units.

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Responsibilities

Lead and integrate cross-functional teams—including Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain—to align priorities and execute commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV/CVS) strategies in support of project milestones and Site Readiness plans
Plan, coordinate, and manage all CVS activities for new systems, equipment, and process installations, ensuring successful, safe, and efficient start-ups that meet business Critical Success Factors (CSFs)
Develop and execute CVS/CQV deliverables, including commissioning and validation protocols, FAT/SAT activities, handover signoffs, and validation reports in compliance with applicable standards and procedures
Facilitate CVS-focused and project meetings, track key milestones, manage scope changes, and drive accountability to maintain alignment and transparency across teams
Lead de-risking workshops and proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate project risks to ensure schedule, budget, and quality objectives are achieved
Drive commissioning implementation to achieve agreed-upon performance criteria and operational readiness, coordinating site resources and support workstreams
Collaborate closely with Project Managers and site leadership to integrate technical commissioning goals with Site Readiness Functional Plans and minimize operational disruption during start-up
Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, delivering clear, data-driven, and compelling updates to key stakeholders
Foster collaboration and partnership among internal teams and external vendors to ensure alignment, efficiency, and adherence to quality and safety standards
Champion a culture of safety, compliance, and performance excellence throughout all phases of commissioning, validation, and project execution

Qualification

Commissioning activitiesQualification activitiesValidation activitiesProject management toolsManufacturing experienceRegulatory complianceAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCross-functional leadership

Required

Proven success leading commissioning, qualification, and validation activities in a manufacturing or regulated environment
Strong working knowledge of FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ, change control, and risk-based validation methodologies
Proficiency in project management tools (Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Asana, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams
Ability to travel up to 40% or as required for project execution
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations, or a related technical field
3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or project management roles, with direct exposure to CQV/CVS or capital project implementation

Preferred

Experience preferred in Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG), Food, Beverage, or Life Sciences industries
Familiarity with GMP, GEP, and regulatory compliance standards
Understanding of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and capital appropriation processes

Benefits

A 401(k) plan, complete with a generous company match!
Flexible Paid Time Off.  Choose what works best for you.
Excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you & your family’s needs.
Casual office dress code - feel free to wear your KIND, Nature’s Bakery and trü frü gear!
A dynamic, ambitious and fun work environment

Company

KIND is more than just a brand of whole nut and fruit bars made from ingredients you can see and pronounce®—it is also a movement and way of being.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Mars
2020-11-17Acquired
2017-11-29Corporate Round

Leadership Team

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Daniel Calderoni
CEO, KIND North America
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Jon Craig
CFO, KIND North America
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