R&D Project Coordinator

Blount Fine Foods•Warren, RI

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About The Position

Blount Fine Foods is seeking a Project Coordinator to support the Project Manager in executing and delivering initiatives for licensed and owned-brand consumer packaged goods (CPG). The role helps ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and in line with Blount and brand-partner standards. The position may be filled by trained personnel during an absence. The coordinator supports projects throughout development, commercialization, product management, and sales support. The role involves assembling project information, maintaining timelines and documentation, tracking deliverables, facilitating stakeholder communication, and supporting product setup, procurement, logistics, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. The position requires travel and may involve work in food manufacturing environments. The employee must follow company GMPs, SOPs, food and employee safety policies, allergen-control procedures, and applicable HACCP plans. The role also has physical demands and potential environmental exposures described in the posting.

Requirements

A two-year degree in Project Management, Business, or a related field; two years of project coordination experience, preferably in food manufacturing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software such as Wrike.
Ability to travel.
Pre-employment and every-two-year Motor Vehicle Record screening, and personal automobile insurance coverage in accordance with the Blount Fine Foods Employee Handbook.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Follow applicable GMPs, SOPs, food and employee safety policies, allergen-control procedures, and HACCP plans when monitoring CCPs.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of food regulatory compliance.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
Bilingual English/Spanish.
A Bachelor of Science and/or Business degree from a four-year college, or two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the Project Manager in planning, executing, and closing CPG projects across development, commercialization, product management, and sales support.
Compile project information for the commercialization team to use during setup and launch phases.
Assist with product setup when needed.
Create and monitor project timelines and communicate changes promptly to stakeholders.
Track project deliverables using project management tools.
Provide information to the Project Manager to support communication with the sales team and customers.
Prepare and maintain project documentation, including project scope, status reports, meeting minutes, and at-risk timelines.
Facilitate communication between stakeholders and escalate issues as needed.
Monitor transition projects to minimize waste by collaborating with procurement and production on change management.
Support procurement and logistics for project-related materials and scheduling.
Work with the Regulatory team to ensure compliance with FDA/USDA regulations for new products and label updates.
Assist with post-project evaluations and continuous improvement initiatives.
Complete applicable required paperwork accurately and honestly.
Follow corporate GMPs, SOPs, food and employee safety policies, and applicable allergen-control programs and procedures.
Report suspicious packages, activities, and individuals.
When monitoring CCPs, complete HACCP training and adhere to approved HACCP plans.
Perform other responsibilities with similar skills and work conditions as assigned.