Senior Food Service Program Lead — Remote, Travel

UFP Industries, Inc.; New York (NY); Remote; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Food Service Programs to oversee large, complex customer programs.

You will drive project leadership across divisions, manage financials, and maintain strong client relationships, delivering results with a high level of autonomy. The role involves extensive collaboration with design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams, plus travel to customer sites and manufacturing locations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in consumer environments or Food Service programs.
• Proven experience managing large, complex, multi‑divisional programs.
• Strong background in manufacturing environments (wood, metal, acrylic) preferred.
• ERP systems experience (Epicor preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate large, complex customer programs across divisions.
• Manage budgets, P&L, margin analysis, and forecasting for accounts.
• Serve as primary point of contact for customers, ensuring high service levels.
• Develop and monitor project timelines and adjust plans to meet milestones.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Vendors to drive revenue and margin growth.
• Mentor and develop junior project managers and cross‑functional team members.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Communication

Travel readiness

Bilingual

Tools

Epicor ERP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Job description

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Food Service Programs to oversee large, complex customer programs.

You will drive project leadership across divisions, manage financials, and maintain strong client relationships, delivering results with a high level of autonomy. The role involves extensive collaboration with design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams, plus travel to customer sites and manufacturing locations.