R&D Project Administrator

Crown Bakeries•Smyrna, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The R&D Project Administrator provides critical organizational and administrative support to the Research & Development team. This role ensures efficient day-to-day operations by managing documentation, coordinating projects, and supporting product development activities from concept through commercialization. This position plays a key role in organizing projects, managing documentation, and supporting Innovation initiatives from concept to launch.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field (required).
1–3 years of experience in an administrative, office, or finance-related role (manufacturing industry preferred)
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
High attention to detail, especially with data and documentation
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Basic financial or budgeting knowledge (invoicing, expense tracking)
Strong communication skills and professional demeanor
Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly

Nice To Haves

Internship or experience supporting a corporate or manufacturing team
Exposure to data systems (ERP, PLM, or similar tools)
Interest in food, product development, or innovation
Experience in bakery or food lab environment.
Experience working in a regulated environment (e.g., GMP).
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
BRC Audit Experience
Bakery or Food Production commercialization experience

Responsibilities

Provide daily administrative support to R&D program directors including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and coordinating activities.
Assist in tracking project timelines, milestones, and deliverables
Schedule and coordinate cross-functional meetings with internal teams (Operations, QA, Marketing, Supply Chain)
Maintain organized project folders and ensure accurate recordkeeping
Prepare and format documents, presentations, and reports using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Assist with sourcing ingredients or materials from suppliers
Assist in tracking departmental expenses.
Enter and maintain data in internal systems (e.g., PLM, ERP, or shared databases)
Organize product specifications, formulas, and development records
Ensure documents are up-to-date, accurate, and properly version-controlled
Serve as a point of contact for internal requests and external vendor communications
Support preparation for customer presentations, internal tastings, and innovative meetings
Organize meeting notes and provide meeting summary and deliverables following weekly cross functional meetings.
Follow up on action items and help keep projects moving forward