Project Manager of Commercialization - Tempe, United States - Innovations in Nutrition + Wellness

Description

Job Responsibilities: to ensure the quality and safety of the product will include, but not be limited to:

• Manage and monitor critical milestones along the new product process implementation timeline.
• Pre-Quote Discovery | Quote Submission | NPF Development | System Execution | Pre-Production Review | First Time Run | Post-Mortem Analysis
• Collaborates with an interdepartmental team to gather all relevant data points regarding formulation, compliance, production and procurement to provide profitable, duplicable additions to the U1 portfolio.
• Manages pre-quote process, estimating expected costs for materials and labor on each project.
• Works closely with vendors, issues RFQ's for primary and secondary packaging, as well as corrugate and any ancillary packaging requirements.
• Facilitate formulation set up and costing post customer approval. Set up new items and work with the procurement team to ensure current costing, lead time and MOQ's are provided. Ensure all paperwork is secured or in process for quality and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with production and compounding teams to conduct analysis of project specifications and execution needs. Gather personnel and equipment requirements for project costing.
• Working with the customers and cross functionally, prepares NPF (New Product Form) for all approved projects. Responsible for generating resultant finished good product specification forms as requested by the customer.
• Works in partnership with the Manager ERP to provide all necessary data points to build a complete MMR, Master Formula and Master Bill of Material.
• Communicates and collaborates with R&D, operations, production, quality, and management teams to provide training and information required to successfully execute new projects.
• Addresses questions, concerns, and/or complaints throughout the project.
• Facilitate robust post-mortem evaluation of all new product runs. Ensure all responsible parties provide feedback and update BOM/MMR as applicable.
• Acts as a liaison between company, customers, and vendors.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Strong process improvement mindset and background.
• Bachelor's degree in related field, which may include Computer Science, Business, or Engineering preferred.
• At least five years of related experience required.
• Familiar with cGMP requirements and the Code of Federal Regulations governing dietary supplement and personal care cosmetic manufacturing.
• PMP, PgMP, CAPM, and/or comparable project management certifications preferred.

Preferred Knowledge. Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed.
• Strong change management skill set, able to manage multiple priorities and adapt workflows under rapidly changing conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to identify potential problems and develop proactive solutions to get results.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems strongly desired.

Disclaimer: Compensation reflective of candidate's experience. This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in this job description and other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job.

We look forward to hearing back from you to learn more about you and how you believe you would be a good fit for this position