Project Administrator

Tasty Brands; Jericho (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tasty Brands in Long Island, NY is seeking a Project Coordinator/Administrator to plan, coordinate, and drive cross-functional projects from concept through completion. You will serve as a central communications hub among internal departments to keep projects on time and on budget in our food manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates bring at least 2 years of project coordination or similar experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work on-site with a

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of project coordination, administrative, operations, manufacturing, or related experience.
• Experience supporting multiple projects simultaneously preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work on-site in Long Island, NY, and collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating project activities and timelines.
• Maintain project schedules and track key milestones.
• Monitor project tasks and follow up with team members regarding deadlines.
• Support project managers with day-to-day project administration.
• Assist in identifying and communicating project issues or delays.
• Schedule meetings and prepare agendas.
• Document meeting notes and track action items.
• Communicate project updates to team members.
• Coordinate activities between departments, vendors, suppliers and external partners.
• Maintain project files, reports, and related documentation.
• Prepare status reports and project updates.
• Track project expenses and assist with budget reporting.
• Ensure documentation is organized, accurate, and up to date.
• Assist with purchase orders, invoices, and vendor documentation.
• Support contract and document management activities.
• Perform other project-related administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Project coordination

Administrative experience

Manufacturing experience

Excellent organizational skills

Strong communication skills

On-site work

Job description

FLSA Status

Exempt

Reports to

Director of Innovation and Commercialization

Tasty Brands is a well-established, rapidly growing national company focused on providing great-tasting, nutritious food for K12 school foodservice customers and private brands of select retailers. Emphasizing collaboration, best practices, and continuous improvement, we seek individuals who want to build a long-term career and be part of a successful story. Our most successful people are self-starters, work well with others, see the big picture, and enjoy winning.

We have an exceptional team of motivated professionals who work well together in a fun, team-spirited environment. Our mission is guided by our core values – urgency, accountability, proactivity, teamwork, and integrity. We are looking for the next “great fit” to join our expanding team!

Position Summary

The Project Coordinator/Administrator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and driving the successful execution of cross-functional projects from concept through completion. This role serves as a central point of communication among internal departments to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with company objectives in the food manufacturing space.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating project activities and timelines.
• Maintain project schedules and track key milestones.
• Monitor project tasks and follow up with team members regarding deadlines.
• Support project managers with day-to-day project administration.
• Assist in identifying and communicating project issues or delays.
• Schedule meetings and prepare agendas.
• Document meeting notes and track action items.
• Communicate project updates to team members.
• Coordinate activities between departments, vendors, suppliers and external partners.
• Maintain project files, reports, and related documentation.
• Prepare status reports and project updates.
• Track project expenses and assist with budget reporting.
• Ensure documentation is organized, accurate, and up to date.
• Assist with purchase orders, invoices, and vendor documentation.
• Support contract and document management activities.
• Perform other project-related administrative duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 2 years of project coordination, administrative, operations, manufacturing, or related experience. Food experience a plus.
• Experience supporting multiple projects simultaneously preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work on-site in Long Island, NY, and collaborate effectively in a team environment.