Junior Project Manager

24 Seven Talent; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent is seeking a Junior Project Manager for a freelance engagement in Minneapolis, MN to lead regulated food labeling, packaging, and specification reviews.

You will manage end-to-end review workflows, ensuring accuracy, regulatory alignment, and on-schedule approvals across product categories. Strong organizational skills and FDA labeling knowledge preferred.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience reviewing and approving product specifications and labels for packaged food products.
• Working knowledge of FDA food-labeling requirements, including Nutrition Facts, ingredients, allergen declarations, nutrient-content claims, and mandatory label elements.
• Ability to independently identify labeling issues, determine corrective actions, and document approval decisions.
• Experience supporting food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, retail food, or related regulated product environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple labeling, packaging, or specification-review projects within tight timelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate regulatory findings into actionable guidance.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, SharePoint, and business systems used to track reviews, approvals, and outstanding work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review and approval of product specifications, packaging artwork, and food-labeling content for assigned products and categories.
• Assess Nutrition Facts panels, ingredient lists, allergen disclosures, nutrient-content claims, and other required label components for accuracy and regulatory alignment.
• Compare packaging proofs and keylines against approved specifications and applicable labeling requirements.
• Identify discrepancies and compliance risks; document required revisions and provide clear, actionable feedback to stakeholders and supplier partners.
• Coordinate open issues, artwork updates, approvals, and release milestones across concurrent projects.
• Apply sound judgment to resolve routine compliance questions and elevate complex or ambiguous matters as appropriate.
• Maintain complete project records, including review status, decisions, outstanding actions, and stakeholder communications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to support accurate, timely packaging releases.

Job description

Junior Project Manager

Contract type

Freelance

Location

Minneapolis , MN

Specialty

Retail

Salary

24.50

Remote

No

Reference

516851

Contact name

Taylor Boguch

Job description

Project Manager – (9306)

Employment Type: Freelance

We are seeking a Junior Project Manager to lead regulated food labeling, packaging, and specification review activities. This individual will manage end-to-end review workflows, ensuring product information and packaging materials are accurate, compliant, and approved on schedule across multiple product categories.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the review and approval of product specifications, packaging artwork, and food-labeling content for assigned products and categories.
• Assess Nutrition Facts panels, ingredient lists, allergen disclosures, nutrient-content claims, and other required label components for accuracy and regulatory alignment.
• Compare packaging proofs and keylines against approved specifications and applicable labeling requirements.
• Identify discrepancies and compliance risks; document required revisions and provide clear, actionable feedback to stakeholders and supplier partners.
• Coordinate open issues, artwork updates, approvals, and release milestones across concurrent projects.
• Apply sound judgment to resolve routine compliance questions and elevate complex or ambiguous matters as appropriate.
• Maintain complete project records, including review status, decisions, outstanding actions, and stakeholder communications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to support accurate, timely packaging releases.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience reviewing and approving product specifications and labels for packaged food products.
• Working knowledge of FDA food-labeling requirements, including Nutrition Facts, ingredients, allergen declarations, nutrient-content claims, and mandatory label elements.
• Ability to independently identify labeling issues, determine corrective actions, and document approval decisions.
• Experience supporting food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, retail food, or related regulated product environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple labeling, packaging, or specification-review projects within tight timelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate regulatory findings into actionable guidance.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, SharePoint, and business systems used to track reviews, approvals, and outstanding work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with USDA-regulated food labeling.
• Experience supporting private-label products or supplier approval processes.
• Familiarity with PLM, specification-management, or label-approval platforms.
• Experience managing labeling changes, supplier corrections, and regulatory approval workflows.
• Background in high-volume food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, or retail environments.

What Makes a Great Candidate

The ideal candidate combines practical food-labeling regulatory expertise with exceptional organization and attention to detail. They can evaluate technical requirements independently, manage a high volume of concurrent reviews, and communicate clear direction that helps partners resolve issues quickly and confidently.

Benefits offered

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