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CandyCo LLC · 2 days ago

Project Manager – Drive Big Projects Behind Our Chocolate Production

Lindon, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

CandyCo LLC is seeking a highly organized and execution-driven Project Manager to lead and coordinate manufactured food projects for major brands. The role involves managing the project lifecycle from concept through launch, ensuring alignment across various departments and maintaining strong client relationships.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingSnack Food

Hiring Manager

Jessica Ayala

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary lead for assigned projects, collaborating with Sales, R&D, Operations, Procurement, QA, and Customer Service

Create project briefs and develop clear, comprehensive roadmaps with timelines, task owners, dependencies, and resource requirements

Assign and coordinate project teams while controlling scope, minimizing risks, and ensuring accountability

Lead recurring project updates, track progress, monitor deliverables, and generate status reports

Anticipate potential roadblocks and escalate issues early to keep timelines intact

Act as the main client-facing contact for assigned projects

Deliver timely, proactive updates on project milestones, launch timing, and key next steps

Partner with customers to finalize specifications, packaging requirements, and launch expectations

Coordinate customer visits, trials, and sample reviews while providing a professional, polished experience

Create, review, and manage packaging dielines with external design partners

Conduct fit tests to ensure packaging meets retailer, functional, and regulatory requirements

Oversee artwork approvals, regulatory reviews, and cross-functional validation processes

Manage packaging-related quality checks and verification steps

Oversee new item setups including specs, UPCs, BOMs, batch sheets, and technical documentation

Coordinate procurement and ensure timely availability of ingredients, packaging, and equipment

Schedule trials, production runs, customer visits, and sample preparation

Ensure flawless execution during launch by aligning R&D, Operations, QA, and Production

Review and send customer samples with accuracy and timeliness

Conduct post-project evaluations to surface wins, opportunities, and improvements

Cross-train with other Project Managers to ensure seamless coverage

Support team operations by sharing best practices and standardizing workflows

Qualification

Food Industry ExperienceRetailer PortalsPackaging WorkflowsProject ManagementMicrosoft OfficeERP SystemsPMP CertificationProfessional CommunicationDetail-orientedCollaborative Team PlayerAdaptable & Resilient