Commercialization & Project Management Specialist

Full Time Grand Rapids, MI, US

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

Can be based out of any of the following locations:

Grand Rapids, MI | South Beloit, IL | Easton, PA
1st Shift | Full-Time | $55,000 - $75,000 annually depending on experience

At CK Snacks, we make great snacks — but our people are what make our company successful.

We are a growing snack food manufacturer with operations in Grand Rapids, Michigan;
South Beloit, Illinois; and Easton, Pennsylvania. We are looking for dependable, motivated people who want more than just their next job. We want team members who are ready to learn, contribute, grow, and build a career with us.

We are currently looking for a Commercialization & Project Management Specialist
to join our team.

As a Commercialization & Project Management Specialist (CPMS) you will execute commercialization projects from award through production launch by coordinating activities, managing timelines, tracking deliverables, and supporting cross-functional teams to achieve successful project outcomes.

This role is responsible for keeping projects moving, stakeholders informed and launches on schedule.

In this role, you will:

1. Own Project Execution

• Manage assigned projects from kickoff through launch
• Maintain project schedules and action-item trackers
• Ensure milestones are completed on time

Translation:
Own the day-to-day execution.

• Manage customer specifications and approvals
• Track artwork, packaging, formula, and documentation requirements
• Coordinate customer communications throughout commercialization
• Support customer onboarding and launch activities

Translation:
Keep customer requirements organized and moving.

3. Lead Project Meetings and Communication

• Schedule and facilitate project meetings
• Document decisions, risks, and action items
• Provide project status updates to stakeholders
• Maintain project visibility across departments

Translation:
Make sure everyone knows what's next.

4. Track Risks and Escalate Issues

• Identify project roadblocks
• Escalate issues to management when necessary
• Support development of corrective actions

Translation:
Raise the flag before something goes wrong.

5. Maintain Project Documentation

• Manage project files and records
• Update project timelines and reports
• Support stage-gate compliance requirements

Translation:
Keep the details organized so nothing gets lost.

6. Support Production Readiness

• Track raw material, packaging, and manufacturing readiness
• Coordinate launch preparation activities
• Verify completion of required tasks before launch

Translation:
Make sure launch day is actually ready.

7. Support Process Improvement Efforts

• Recommend process improvements
• Assist with new project management tools and systems
• Capture lessons learned from completed projects
• Help improve commercialization workflows

Translation:
Help the team get better with every project.

You may be a great fit for our team if you:

• Have 2-5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing timelines, meetings and action items.
• Are dependable and take pride in doing quality work.
• Work well as part of a team.
• Are willing to learn and take on new challenges.
• Can successfully perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

We want our employees to have an opportunity to build something here — skills, relationships, financial stability, and a career.

We offer:

Competitive Pay
Competitive wages with opportunities for growth and advancement.

Health & Wellness Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and other benefit options designed to support employees and their families starting on day one.

401(k) Retirement Savings
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