Project Manager

Taylor Farms Pacific•Tracy, CA

20d

About The Position

The project manager will support day-to-day project management execution with an account for Deli. This role will work closely with the Plant Sales Manager along with multiple Product Developers, and other cross-functional teams across multiple manufacturing facilities. Successful candidate must be able to work effectively as a team player, possess strong communication & organizational skills, interact well with cross-functional teams, and provide strong technical support.

Requirements

Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; able to learn new programs such as Power BI
Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
Superior interpersonal skills
Proven leadership strength
Self-motivated and autonomous worker
Team-minded, plays well with others.
BA or BS in business, marketing, or related field preferred

Nice To Haves

Previous Project Management experience is a plus
Previous sales management in the fresh food industry is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing timelines and project milestones for product introductions, transitions, and exits.
Communication & problem-solving of product specifications, costs, and time-integrated plans for product launches.
Communicate the final new item setup, product and label information, and spec/job aid alignment to facilities for launch.
Perform strong technical problem-solving skills related to the launch expectations across multiple groups & facilities.
Development of category reporting metrics to manage item mix based on sales performance and shrink.
Work with our cost accounting teams to develop costing recommendations that meet margin targets and maintain account level profitability.
Maintain a firm understanding of the raw, processing, and logistics side of our business to stay proactive and ensure we meet our customers’ needs.
Understand operational limitations and capabilities at the facility during the development of new products or processes to meet FSQA standards, customers' expectations, and cost targets.
Proactively drive projects and cost-saving initiatives for customer products set across the network to support margin and quality expectations.
Manage and communicate customer forecasts and performance to regional teams.
Produce cost analysis with facilities & present final recommendations for updates to the account manager.
Adapt and establish a working knowledge of our current systems and partner cross-functionally with subject matter experts to support our manufacturing facilities and customer needs.
Improve and streamline current project management processes as needed.
Maintain core launch documentation on SharePoint. Proactively drive projects and cost-saving initiatives for the customer product set across network to support margin and quality expectations.
Any additional tasks assigned.