Project Manager, NPD & Capital Projects

Location: Hybrid or Remote, depending on location: Texas, Wisconsin, Utah or Tennessee (must reside in one of these states) A Project Manager is an exceptional leader who drives excellence and change across the manufacturing spectrum. In an atmosphere of rapid growth and innovation, you will play a key role in projects and capital project planning. Essential Functions Include: * Manage New Product Development (NPD) pipeline and stage gate process * Lead execution of NPD projects from kickoff to commercial production * Facilitate customer kickoff and progress update meetings * Manage capital projects pipeline and stage gate process * Prepare capital approval requests * Lead execution of Capital (facility/equipment) projects from kickoff to operations handover * Build digitized and automated PMO systems that can scale (project blueprints, automated workflows, etc.) * Host internal project review meetings * Other duties will be assigned as needed. Qualifications Include: * 3+ years' experience in pet or human food industry, engineering or business bachelor's degree preferred * PMP certification preferred * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Good leadership, organization, and time management skills * Outstanding attention to detail * Demonstrated ability to drive innovative projects to completion in a fast-paced, dynamic environment * Demonstrated ability to build new systems and processes for increased efficiency and per strategic business goals * Skilled in cross-functional leadership with engineering, R&D, finance, sales/marketing, operations, SI&OP, and C-suite teams * Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel * Experience with Smartsheet's for project management is a plus Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform the following functions with or without accommodations: * Consistent and reliable attendance * Ability to travel up to 50% * Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Created: 2024-11-05