Product Manager

POMPEIAN INC•Baltimore, MD

14d•$75,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Product Manager will be the central owner for Pompeian’s Private Label customer portfolio ensuring all items are organized, accurate, and moving from concept to launch smoothly. Reporting to the Director of Innovation, this role supports Sales heavily while partnering closely with Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Marketing. This position also requires all packaging artwork is produced to exact specifications. The role will manage all final artwork approvals and requires a hands-on, detail-oriented professional who enjoys driving projects forward and keeping all tasks running smoothly and on time. This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days in office at Pompeian Baltimore HQ. at 4201 Pulaski Highway.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, or related field required
1–3+ years in product management experience, project coordination, or similar roles required
Project Management skills required
Sharp attention to detail, specifically with artwork, specs, and data
Experience working cross‑functionally with Operations and Marketing teams
Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel required
Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent organization and multitasking abilities

Nice To Haves

Experience with packaging artwork preferred
Familiarity with Private Label CPG or food industry background preferred
ERP or item setup system experience preferred
Experience managing or directing creative roles preferred

Responsibilities

Own All Private Label Projects: Serve as the point person for all Private Label and oversees commercialization for certain Private Label items as necessary, across Innovation, Sales, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations. Build and manage project timelines and trackers while keeping all stakeholders aligned and informed.
Artwork & Packaging Management: Ensure all artwork is produced accurately, on time, and aligned with specifications, regulatory requirements, and customer standards. Review artwork for accuracy (nutritional's, claims, ingredients, dyelines, UPC placement, etc.). Coordinate between Graphic Designers, Regulatory, Quality, printers, and packaging vendors.
New Item Development: Partner with Sales and Innovation to move new items from ideas through samples, approvals, and launch. Coordinate samples, packaging requirements, artwork routes, and internal reviews. Track customers and other customer requests and manage deadlines.
Item Setup, UPCs & Systems: Own the end-to-end item setup process. Create and track UPCs, item numbers, pack information, pallet details, and system data. Collaborate with Operations and Finance to ensure accuracy.
Sales Support: Build, update, and clean up sales slides and sell sheets. Support Sales in preparing for customer meetings and line reviews. Maintain an organized library of item information.
Quality, Regulatory & Compliance Support: Track and manage ingredient lists, label copy, claims, certifications, COAs, and specs. Ensure packaging meets all regulatory and customer requirements before final artwork release. Support responses to customer quality requests.
Operations & Launch Readiness: Align with Operations on production timing, packaging, inventory, and launch status. Manage packaging transitions and reformulations. Communicate risks and timeline changes proactively.
Project Management & Continuous Improvement: Maintain a full tracker of all items, timelines, statuses, and ownership. Identify ways to streamline processes and reduce bottlenecks. Provide summary updates to Innovation and Sales leadership.
General: Align with company mission, goals and values. Ensure all environmental projects comply with company goals. Perform all other duties and tasks assigned.

Benefits

401K
401K matching
Health, Vision, Dental Insurance, 100% monthly premium funded by Pompeian for a single or family
Health Reimbursement Account
Paid vacation
40 hours paid sick leave
9 paid holidays
2 paid floating holidays
Annual safety shoe allowance
Paid time off for Jury Duty, Bereavement Leave, and Volunteer Events
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Free Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members
Employee led programs for wellness, diversity, and planned community events
Educational Assistance Program
Family Scholarship Program