Project Manager

Overview: This position is responsible for the effective development and management of project timelines, product development, and product quoting. You will learn and manage cross-functional responsibilities throughout this fast paced, product development cycle in a health supplement manufacturing environment.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate a commitment to Capstone policy deployment and C.A.R.E model (Communication, Appreciation, Relationships, and Execution)
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop and produce new products for customers.
• Lead communication with customer on new projects.
• Responsible for managing project timelines from initiation to shipping including:

* Formula approval

*Bill of material creation

*Quoting

* Material lead times and purchase orders

*Manufacturing schedule

*Logistics

• Communicate clearly and concisely with customers and Capstone leadership regarding project statuses and constraints.
• Create power point presentation for project kickoffs.
• Assist with product specification creation for raw materials, packaging components, bulk products, and finished products. Work with Document Control to initiate new SKU packaging specifications.
• Be proactive in learning internal processes, software, and manufacturing best practices.
• Attend and support internal meetings/huddles.
• Customer advocate for both internal and external customer. Relationship management.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Assist with solutions to problematic formulations of existing products, as needed.
• Assist with deviation investigation and generation as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS/BA preferred but no required. PMP preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in the Natural Products Industry.
• Project Management experience beneficial.
• Adept in use of MS Office 2000 or later, particularly Excel, Word, and Project.
• Strong computer skills in MRP system, internet, and email mandatory.
• Ability to perform all tasks defined above.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• 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.

Internal Promotion Requirements

• 5+ years in project management or demonstration of exceptional understanding of internal processes equivalent to 5 years of internal experience in sales.
• Able to independently create all new SKUs without oversight.
• Able to effectively lead meetings, teams, and manage customer expectations.
• Leads training/onboarding new office employees.
• Manages mostly high touch customers.
• Ability to understand quotes, how the margins are set, and the dollar amount preferred per hour per line.
• Ability to handle customer accounts with minimal VP support.
• Demonstrates the Serving With C.A.R.E. model in their interactions. Promotes a positive and inclusive work culture.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Subject to normal warehouse and production environment.
• Subject to high noise levels where hearing protection, and all personnel protective equipment (PPE) is required.
• Subject to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, powders, dust, and other particles including allergens.

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