Project Manager, Product Engineer

Responsible for the effective development/management of project timelines, product development, and product quoting. Cross-functional responsibility throughout the business development cycle.

• Lead the cross-functional business development process by creating project timelines and acting as the gatekeeper for all new product development projects
• Liaise with Sales, Account Management, R&D, and various Operational functions, to enable the organization to develop/commercialize new business opportunities with new/existing customers
• Act as facilitator for all customer quotes, overseeing the flow of necessary information between key touch-points within the process
• Participate in proposal development
• Interact closely with Purchasing to understand current raw material pricing issues and formulate products using highest value raw materials
• Understand costing model and apply model to various products
• Assist with solutions to problematic formulations of existing products, as needed
• Assist with specification generation for raw materials, packaging components, bulk products and finished products. Work with Document Control to initiate new SKU packaging specifications
• Assist with deviation investigation and generation as needed
• Attend both internal and external training, designed to develop relevant knowledge and skills
• Perform duties as assigned by Sr. VP of Sales
• Accountable for the quality of work
• Accurate and timely recording of information on specified documents

• BS/BA in business management or the sciences
• Minimum of 1 year experience in the Natural Products Industry
• Project Management experience beneficial
• Adept in use of MS Office 2000 or later, particularly Excel, Word, and Project
• Strong computer skills in MRP system, internet, and email mandatory
• Ability to perform all tasks defined above
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language
• Must be familiar with cGMP standards
• Must possess the ability to develop and maintain a teamwork environment
• Ability to move about to accomplish tasks
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Ability to write and prepare business letters, memorandums and reports
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
• Ability to stand, stoop, reach and crouch

• Subject to moderate noise level
• Subject to high noise levels where hearing protection may be required
• Subject to atmospheric conditions, such as fumes from machines, odors, powders, dust and other particles