Product Development Coordinator

JUST INGREDIENTS INC•Orem, UT

3d•$55,000 - $68,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Just Ingredients, a health and wellness e-commerce company, is seeking a Product Development Coordinator to organize and advance product development projects from concept through launch. The role manages project timelines, samples, suppliers, packaging, approvals, and communication across teams to keep multiple projects on track. The position is based onsite in Orem, Utah, with the posting also describing the work arrangement as “On-Site/Hybrid.” The salary range is $55,000–$68,000, based on experience, and travel is negligible. The coordinator serves as a central point of contact for Product Development, Quality & Regulatory, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, Creative, and E-Commerce. They maintain project documentation and trackers, coordinate product and packaging reviews, support launch readiness, provide status reporting to leadership, and help improve processes and tools. The role calls for 2–4 years of project coordination or management experience, ideally in product development or a related consumer goods, food, supplements, or wellness setting. A bachelor’s degree in Business, Food Science, Nutrition, or a related field—or equivalent experience—is listed. The company offers medical, dental, and life insurance, a 401(k) with company matching, four weeks of accrued PTO, and employee discounts.

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 at once.
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 management experience in product development, CPG, food, supplements, or health and wellness.
Familiarity with the product development process, 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 and flag risks, delays, and dependencies early, and work with project owners to keep projects on track.
Coordinate 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 handoffs between teams occur 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 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 the next stage.
Partner with Quality & Regulatory and the Master Data team to ensure product information, labels, and item setup are accurate and complete.
Track cross-functional tasks required before products go live and support launch planning.
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 ways to improve product development processes, tools, and templates.