Commercialization & Project Management Specialist

Cksnacks; Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health & Wellness Benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Career Growth

A Growing Company

Job summary

CK Snacks is seeking a Commercialization and Project Management Specialist to drive product launches from award through production readiness, coordinating cross-functional teams to meet schedules and deliverables.

The role requires 2–5 years of relevant experience and will support launches across Grand Rapids, MI, South Beloit, IL and Easton, PA. It is a 1st shift, full-time position with a salary range of $55,000–$75,000.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Own Project Execution: Manage assigned projects from kickoff through launch.
• Maintain project schedules and action-item trackers.
• Ensure milestones are completed on time.
• Track artwork, packaging, formula, and documentation requirements.
• Coordinate customer communications throughout commercialization.
• Support customer onboarding and launch activities.
• 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.
• Track Risks and Escalate Issues: Identify project roadblocks.
• Escalate issues to management when necessary.
• Support development of corrective actions.
• Maintain Project Documentation: Manage project files and records.
• Update project timelines and reports.
• Support stage-gate compliance requirements.
• 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.

Job description

Full Time Grand Rapids, MI, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1045

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

JOIN OUR TEAM AT CK SNACKS

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

BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH A GROWING FOOD MANUFACTURER

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 Specialistto join our team.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

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.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

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.

WHY CK SNACKS?

A JOB SHOULD BE MORE THAN A PAYCHECK.

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
Build toward your future with our company-sponsored retirement program. Company match of 100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2%.

Paid Time Off & Holidays
Because life outside of work matters, too.

Career Growth
We believe in developing talent and creating opportunities for employees to grow within the organization.

A Growing Company
Join an organization that continues to invest in its people, facilities, equipment, capabilities, and future.

THE DETAILS

Position: Commercialization and Project Management Specialist
Location: Grand Rapids, MI, South Beloit, IL or Easton, PA
Department: Sales
Reports To: Commercialization & Project Management Manager
Shift: 1 st Shift
Employment Type: Full-Time /
Pay:Commensurate with experience, with an annual salary range of $55,000–$75,000.

Overtime: This is an exempt position and is not eligible for overtime.

Travel: Minimal

READY FOR YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY?

If you’re looking for a company where you can contribute, grow, and be part of a team that is building for the future, we’d like to meet you.

MAKE GREAT SNACKS. BUILD A GREAT CAREER.

CK Snacks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

CK Snacks provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.