Project Manager, Operations Management, Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Heartland Food Products Group is a global leader in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, producing low‑calorie sweeteners, coffee, coffee creamers and liquid water enhancers. We manufacture and market Splenda, the #1 brand in the low calorie sweetener category and the most recognized in the world. We make coffee, tea and water taste better and help people live happier, healthier and longer lives by making it easy to reduce sugar.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Come grow with us!

This role is not a remote opportunity, it is on‑site at our Manufacturing Plant in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Scope

The Project Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the effective and efficient execution of strategic projects, driving delivery on time, within budget, and on strategy. This individual is responsible for establishing and championing best‑in‑class project management methodologies, standards, and tools across the organization. The Project Manager provides end‑to‑end leadership for a diverse portfolio of initiatives, including product development and commercialization, marketing initiatives, major operational transitions, supply chain optimizations, and other strategic projects requiring seamless cross‑functional collaboration.

This role involves close partnership with both internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve business objectives and communicate project status and performance to leadership across the supply chain.

• Lead Complex Projects: Drive the planning, execution, and closure of critical supply chain and operational initiatives, such as major product transitions, system implementations, supply chain network optimization, key cost‑saving programs, and supplier transitions.
• Full Project Lifecycle Management: Oversee project health against established timelines, identify and proactively mitigate risks, and provide leadership to measure variance in scope, schedule, cost, and quality for each project.
• Cross‑functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with functional heads (e.g., Operations, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, Marketing) to translate strategic requirements into actionable, measurable projects and ensure adequate resourcing for short‑term and long‑term goals.
• System and Process Implementation: Own the cross‑functional implementation of new systems and processes to enhance speed, foster growth, and improve productivity. Collaborate across the company to identify, implement, and leverage project management best practices and tools.
• Risk Management & Mitigation: Proactively identify and assess project risks, employing defined processes and tools for swift resolution or escalation. Develop and prioritize risk management strategies based on a deep understanding of key processes and systems to optimize delivery and minimize exposure.
• Process Enhancement: Evaluate project improvement opportunities and effectively implement enhancements to advance projects and overall project management maturity.
• Documentation & Best Practices: See special projects through to completion, thoroughly documenting results, lessons learned, and best practices for future reference and organizational knowledge.
• Manufacturing & Packaging Optimization:
• Continuously improve the packaging specifications system in collaboration with Operations, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, and Marketing teams.
• Ensure manufacturing specifications are current and accurate through regular inspection.
• Identify and implement improvements in palletization optimization and material design to drive cost efficiencies.
• Collaborate with packaging materials vendors on key service points, ensuring compliance with specifications and fostering continuous improvement.
• Analyze technical data…