Project Manager

Overview: Responsible for the effective development/management of project timelines, product development, and product quoting. Cross-functional responsibility throughout the business development cycle.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Lead the cross-functional business development process by creating project timelines and acting as the gatekeeper for all new product development projects.

· Liaise with Sales, Account Management, R&D, and various Operational functions, to enable the organization to develop/commercialize new business opportunities with new/existing customers.

· Act as primary starting/ending point for all customer quotes, facilitating the flow of necessary information between key touch-points within the process.

· Participate in proposal development.

· Initialize the formulation process, where the specific expertise exists, enabling R&D to focus on approval versus start-to-finish formulation projects.

· Interact closely with Purchasing to understand current raw material pricing issues and formulate products using highest value raw materials.

· Understand costing model and apply model to various products.

· Assist with solutions to problematic formulations of existing products, as needed.

· Assist with specification generation for raw materials, packaging components, bulk products and finished products. Work with Document Control to initiate specifications.

· Assist with deviation investigation and generation as needed.

· Attend both internal and external training, designed to develop relevant knowledge and skills.

· Perform duties as assigned by Sr. VP of Sales.

• Accountable for the quality of work
• Accurate and timely recording of information on specified documents

REQUIREMENTS:

· BS/BA in business management or the sciences preferred

· Minimum of 1 year experience in the Natural Products Industry preferred

· Project Management experience beneficial

· Adept in use of MS Office 2000 or later, particularly Excel and Word.

· Strong computer skills in MRP system, internet and email mandatory

· Ability to perform all tasks defined above

· Must be able to understand, speak, read and write in English in order to perform the essential functions of the job as they relate to comprehension of laws, regulations, standards, documents and other internal and external communications.

· Must be familiar with cGMP’s

· Must possess the ability to develop and maintain a teamwork environment

· Ability to move about to accomplish tasks

· Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

· Ability to write simple correspondence

· Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals

· Ability to write and prepare business letters, memorandums and reports

· Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

· Ability to stand, stoop, reach and crouch

WORK CONDITIONS

1. Subject to moderate noise level

2. Subject to high noise levels where hearing protection may be required

3. Subject to atmospheric conditions, such as fumes from the machines, odors, powders, dust and other particles.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Salary is dependent upon experience and internal and external salary conditions. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ogden, UT 84404: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Project management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $53,100 - $67,200