Jobs · Marketing · New Jersey

New Product Development Coordinator

Jimmy's Gourmet Bakery · Clifton, NJ · 3 wk ago
MarketingFull-time

About the role

This role supports the execution of new product launches and product changes within our food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain project trackers, timelines, and task lists for new product development initiatives
  • Update project status based on team input
  • Follow up with internal teams on outstanding tasks and deadlines
  • Escalate overdue items to management as needed
  • Cooky and bread product development, packaging updates, bills of materials (BOMs), and labeling processes
  • Coordinate product development activities including sample tracking and trial scheduling
  • Enter and update BOM information in internal systems
  • Verify BOM data accuracy
  • Track packaging change requests and artwork status
  • Maintain organized files for product specifications, approvals, and project records
  • Ensure documentation is complete and properly stored
  • Perform data entry and updates in ERP systems/project tracking tools

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience
  • 3–5 years of experience in an administrative, coordinator, or support role
  • Experience in food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods (CPG) preferred
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
  • Strong communication and follow-up skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data entry systems

Qualifications

  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Support cross-functional teams in food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods

Skills

  • Project coordination
  • Product development support
  • ERP systems
  • Data entry

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and performance bonuses
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance and EAP support
  • Generous PTO and career growth opportunities

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Full-time

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