Project Manager

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Create project timelines and act as the gatekeeper for new product development projects.
• Liaise with Sales, Account Management, R&D, and various Operational functions to enable new/existing customer business opportunities.
• Facilitate customer quotes, oversee necessary information flow, and participate in proposal development.
• Interact with Purchasing to understand raw material pricing and formulate products with high-value materials.
• Understand and apply costing models to various products and assist with problem-solving formulations.
• Assist with specification generation for raw materials, packaging components, bulk products, and finished products.
• Work with Document Control to initiate new SKU packaging specifications.
• Assist with deviation investigations and document generation as needed.
• Attend internal and external training to develop relevant knowledge and skills.
• Perform duties as assigned by the Sr. VP of Sales.

Requirements

• BS/BA in business management or the sciences
• Minimum of 1 year experience in the Natural Products Industry
• Project Management experience beneficial
• Adept in use of MS Office 2000 or later, particularly Excel, Word, and Project
• Strong computer skills in MRP system, internet, and email
• Ability to perform all tasks defined above
• Accountable for the quality of work

Qualifications

• Accurate and timely recording of information on specified documents
• Familiarity with cGMP’s
• Ability to develop and maintain a teamwork environment
• Ability to move about to accomplish tasks
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to write and prepare business letters, memorandums, and reports
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to stand, stoop, reach, and crouch

Work Conditions

• Subject to moderate noise level
• Subject to high noise levels where hearing protection may be required
• Subject to atmospheric conditions, such as fumes from the machines, odors, powders, dust, and other particles