Project Manager - Contract Manufacturing

Steuben Foods; Freising; Vor Ort; EUR 56.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a Project Manager to oversee contract manufacturing projects. This role involves leading cross functional teams, developing execution plans, and ensuring project performance aligns with objectives. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing or Supply Chain. A strong aptitude for project management and communication skills are essential. Competitive salary range is $65,000 - $80,000.

Leistungen

401k with company match

Employer-funded retirement plan

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of previous experience in Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain or Engineering.
• Experience leading cross functional project teams.
• Solid understanding of project lifecycle methodology.

Aufgaben

• Lead cross functional project teams to vet, develop, and execute projects.
• Develop detailed execution plans and track performance.
• Collaborate with Business Development to meet performance objectives.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Cross functional leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Technical aptitude

Customer facing skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Steuben Foods is looking for motivated, team-oriented, and skilled individuals to join our growing team in Elma, NY. At Steuben, we are dedicated to our employees’ career success and support growth within the company. Additionally, we offer a variety of employee benefits, including 401k with company match, as well as an employer-funded retirement plan. If you align with these goals and want to take this great opportunity to join Steuben Foods, applytoday!

Current Open Positions

Position

Project Manager - Contract Manufacturing

Location

Elma, NY

Job Id

1034

# of Openings

1

The Manager of Project Management – Contract Manufacturing will play a critical role in managing the product life cycle of customers branded products produced by Steuben Foods. This person will be integral in the vetting of new customers and products, leading the cross functional team through product development and trials, and executing the launch of new and modified products. Success will require forging a partnership with all cross functional areas across the company to reinforce and improve upon existing processes and tools to meet customer project objectives, while creating value for all parties. Successful execution of projects will allow Steuben Foods to fully utilize our manufacturing assets (and GNS technologies) while growing top and bottom.

Responsibilities

By fulfilling the main mission of this role, you will contribute to Steuben Foods’ strategy by delivering value through commercial and operational excellence.

• Lead cross functional project teams (Customer, Sales, Commercialization, Product Development, Packaging Engineering, Labeling, Regulatory, Food Safety, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Business Team, Supply Planning, Warehouse/Transportation, Customer Service) to vet, develop, and execute internal contract manufacturing projects including new item launches, formula changes, graphics updates, and cost savings initiatives.
• Develop detailed execution plan and track performance against overall project deliverables.
• Develop, implement and track project performance goals. Communicate progress against deliverables.
• Collaborate with the Business Development Team to deliver performance objectives.
• Facilitate communications at the management level about issues, performance and recommendations
• Apply best practice and continuous improvement strategies where applicable to project initiatives
• Actively participate in the annual forecasting and budgeting process
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or supply chain fields
• Solid understanding of best practices in project lifecycle methodology and project management principles
• Strong project management and interpersonal skills:
• Ability to drive, direct and influence projects
• Implement best practices and support continuous process improvement for Steuben Foods processes.
• Experience translating business requests into discrete efforts requiring specific technical, functional, and/or operational evaluation
• Solid problem solving and decision-making skills
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Dynamic, self-motivated, and self-sufficient with ability to cope with pressure and comfort with ambiguity
• Strong technical aptitude
• Exceptional, customer facing, interpersonal skills and business acumen.
• Applicants with Manufacturing experience strongly recommended.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Required

Minimum Experience

• 5+ years of previous experience in Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain or Engineering.
• Experience leading cross functional project teams
• Experience using ERP systems for product development and/or manufacturing -SAP preferred

Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000

Steuben Foods is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Steuben Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 716-655-4000.