Commercialization & Project Management Manager

Full Time Grand Rapids, MI, US

24 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

Can be based out of any of the following locations:

Grand Rapids, MI | South Beloit, IL | Easton, PA
1st Shift | Full-Time | $75,000 - $95,000 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 Manager
to join our team.

As a Commercialization & Project Management Manager (CPMM) you own and lead the commercialization process across the organization by establishing project management standards, overseeing the project portfolio, developing commercialization processes, and ensuring successful execution of strategic customer and internal initiatives.

This role is responsible for ensuring the organization can successfully scale commercialization activities while balancing customer expectations, operational capabilities, profitability, and long‑term business objectives.

In this role, you will:

1. Own the Commercialization Portfolio

• Oversee all customer commercialization projects across the business
• Prioritize projects based on strategic value and organizational capacity
• Ensure project resources are aligned with business priorities
• Monitor portfolio health, risks, and execution performance

Translation:
Own the big picture and make sure the organization is working on the right things.

• Direct and mentor Commercialization & Project Management (Specialists)
• Establish project management standards and expectations
• Support project teams in resolving complex challenges
• Drive accountability for project execution across the organization

Translation:
Build and lead the project management function.

3. Drive Strategic Customer Launches

• Lead high-profile customer launches and business initiatives
• Serve as executive escalation point for critical projects
• Coordinate leadership involvement when needed
• Ensure strategic projects meet customer and company expectations

Translation:
Own the projects that matter most.

4. Build Commercialization Processes and Systems

• Develop stage-gate processes, templates, and project governance
• Standardize reporting, timelines, and risk management tools
• Improve commercialization workflows across all facilities
• Reduce launch cycle times and improve execution consistency

Translation:
Create the system that allows projects to scale successfully.

5. Manage Risk and Business Readiness

• Monitor commercialization risks across the organization
• Lead mitigation planning for capacity, supply chain, quality, and timing concerns
• Escalate business risks to leadership
• Ensure launches are operationally ready before execution

Translation:
Identify business problems before customers do.

6. Align Cross-Functional Leadership Teams

• Partner with Operations, Sales, Procurement, Quality, Finance, and R&D leaders
• Resolve competing priorities and resource conflicts

Translation:
Break down silos and keep everyone aligned.

7. Develop Business Improvement Initiatives

• Lead operational improvement projects
• Support ERP, system, and process enhancement initiatives
• Measure commercialization performance and identify opportunities
• Drive continuous improvement efforts

Translation:
Make the business better, not just busier.

How the CPMM Wins (KPI's)

• Percentage of projects completed on time
• Commercialization cycle time reduction

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