New Product Development Coordinator

Jimmy's Gourmet Bakery•Clifton, NJ

17h

About The Position

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented New Product Development Coordinator to support the execution of new product launches and product changes within our food manufacturing environment. This role will provide administrative and project coordination support for new cookie and bread product development, packaging updates, bills of materials (BOMs), and labeling processes. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple priorities, and has experience supporting cross-functional teams in food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods.

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods (CPG) preferred
Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience

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
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