Product Development Coordinator

JUST INGREDIENTS INC•Orem, UT

2d•$55,000 - $68,000

About The Position

Just Ingredients is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Product Development Coordinator to keep product development projects organized and moving from concept through launch. The coordinator will manage timelines, coordinate samples, suppliers, and packaging, track approvals, and keep teams aligned as the company develops products made with whole-food ingredients. The role works across Product Development, Quality & Regulatory, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, Creative, and E-Commerce, coordinating internal teams and external manufacturing partners.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in project coordination or project management.
Experience managing timelines and deliverables across multiple teams and outside partners.
Exceptional organization and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
Clear, proactive communication and consistent follow-through.
Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Food Science, Nutrition, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Project coordination or project management experience in product development, CPG, food, supplements, or health and wellness.
Familiarity with product development processes, including samples, packaging, labeling, and approvals.
Experience with project management tools such as Asana, monday.com, or Smartsheet.

Responsibilities

Build and manage detailed project plans and timelines for new products, reformulations, and packaging updates from concept through launch.
Track milestones, deliverables, owners, and deadlines across products in development.
Identify risks, delays, and dependencies early and work with project owners to keep projects on track.
Serve as the central point of contact for product projects across Product Development, Quality & Regulatory, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, Creative, and E-Commerce.
Schedule and run project meetings, take notes, and follow up on action items.
Ensure team handoffs happen on time and include complete information.
Coordinate product samples, sensory and taste testing, and feedback rounds with internal teams and manufacturing partners.
Track ingredient, packaging, and component timelines with suppliers and manufacturing partners.
Coordinate packaging and label development, routing artwork and copy through required reviews and approvals.
Maintain organized project files, including product briefs, specifications, test results, and approval records.
Route documents through stage-gate and approval steps and ensure required sign-offs are complete before projects advance.
Partner with Quality & Regulatory and the Master Data team to ensure product information, labels, and item setup are accurate and complete.
Track launch-readiness tasks and coordinate first production runs, inventory timing, and launch dates with Operations and Supply Chain.
Help prepare internal teams with product information, FAQs, and launch details.
Keep the product development pipeline and project tracker current and share regular status updates with leadership.
Prepare reports on project status, timelines, and upcoming launches.
Identify improvements to product development processes, tools, and templates.