What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercialization Lead position at LASSONDE PAPPAS AND CO INC?
Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we’ve been producing delicious products for our customers across the country!
To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforce. If you’re passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us!
We value each of our employee’s total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including: medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more!
POSITION SUMMARY
The Commercialization Project Lead will be responsible for leading the project management for new products launches. This person will create and execute a project timeline from packaging development and ingredient sourcing through production and shipment. It’s a great place to learn all about the consumer products industry and work directly with top retailers. This role reports to the Director, Commercialization and is based out of our corporate headquarters which is currently in Carneys Point, NJ. Our corporate headquarters will be moving to Cherry Hill, NJ this June 2023.
Primary Responsibilities include:
Responsible for 50% of the new initiative pipeline (inclusive of new items, product line extensions, product changes, capacity expansion initiatives, etc.) in a highly complex manufacturing network
Plan, track, execute and deliver on the successful launch of new or seasonal items
Create a realistic project timeline based on customer-specific requirements, unique component lead times, and supply chain process constraints, and provide to Sales for alignment.
Actively manage the project to ensure external and internal groups adhere to key milestone deadlines.
Drive deliverables and troubleshoot issues.
Coordinate the activities of many key internal departments (Sales, Materials Management, R&D, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, etc.)
Identify and mitigate risks throughout project execution. Communicate risks and status to Sales
Lead weekly cross-functional meetings to align on project status and assign action items
Continuously seek to improve the launch process and provide a better experience for our customers.- Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field- 2-4 years previous experience
- Ability to communicate effectively with different functional areas
- Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate within a cross functional team environment
- Resilient and results driven
- Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ability to analyze information
- Commitment to continuous improvement
- Effective time management skills to maintain multiple projects
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Familiar with a manufacturing process- Knowledge of CPG industry
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a typical office setting; driving a motor vehicle and occasionally working in the field.
FREQUENT: sitting, upward and downward flexion of neck; fine finger dexterity and light to moderate finger pressure to include extended periods of keyboard and mouse use, side-to-side turning of neck, walking, standing, bending and stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting at waist, moderate wrist torque to twist equipment knobs and dials.
OCCASIONAL: squatting, kneeling, reach above and at shoulder height, moderate grasp to manipulate reference books and manuals; lifting objects weighing 20 – 35 lbs. from below waist to above shoulders and transporting distances up to 50 feet.
This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position. Other duties as assigned are part of every job description. The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.
Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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