New Product Development Coordinator

Wild Alaskan Company

77d • $65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The New Product Development Coordinator manages day-to-day project activities from concept through pilot to commercialization, ensuring seamless execution across all development stages. This role serves as the operational backbone of the Innovation/ New Product Development team, stewarding project management systems, organizing documentation, and coordinating cross-functionally, as well as leading the development of adjacency product launches.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in project coordination or similar role in CPG industry, preferably in food
• Strong project management skills with proficiency in tools like Asana or similar platforms
• Excellent organizational abilities with keen attention to detail
• Cross-functional coordination and communication skills
• Understanding of product development processes and stage-gate methodologies
• Capacity to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in documentation management and tracking systems
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Aptitude for collaborating effectively across multiple departments
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and timelines

Nice To Haves

• Experience with COGS analysis and formulation tracking
• Familiarity with consumer insights methodologies
• Experience in the seafood or protein industry
• Understanding of DTC businesses

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day NPD projects from concept through pilot to commercialization stages
• Execute agile stage-gate processes, including timelines, cross-functional check-ins, COGS tracking, formulation monitoring, and feasibility assessments
• Maintain organized and current briefs, specifications, and trial documentation
• Coordinate development activities with R&D, Procurement, Supply Chain, FSQA, and Marketing
• Build and refine documentation and improve processes across the Innovation team
• Spearhead product development for adjacent products
• Facilitate administrative work for consumer insights including product improvement initiatives, in-home usage tests, and potential central location tests

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401k
• PTO
• Safe/sick time
• Vacation
• Parental leave
• Free fish box every month

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees