Associate Project Manager - Commercialization

ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER - COMMERICALIZATION - CARROLLTON, TX

Overview

The Associate Project Manager is responsible for the planning, execution, control, completion, and delivery of projects within our product lifecycle management (PLM) portfolio as assigned. The successful candidate will work well with the team to ensure projects stay on target and coordinate with other departments to ensure all aspects of assigned projects can be executed as planned. This position is recognized as a multi-dimensional role coordinating with internal and external resources to ensure projects are completed on time.

What You'll Do
? Coordinate activities with the team throughout all aspects of the product lifecycle phases, ensuring seamless on-time execution with achieved deliverables that are in line with internal stakeholders and customer expectations.
? Manage communications and process workflows across key departments to ensure efficient, accurate execution of initiatives.
? Lead weekly cross-functional meetings to ensure projects are executed in a timely manner and that the broader organization is aligned with the status of key initiatives.
? Compile and distribute weekly meeting notes to all stakeholders with key updates to each respective project within the organization.
? Ability to set realistic goals for each project and manage performance against those goals.
? Identify potential risks within the project and proactively implement solutions to address these concerns.
? Responsibilities for the Request for Quote (RFQ) process include:
? Analyze new RFQ project requests for accurate and thorough information, ensuring the project hits minimum volume requirements and other key criteria.
? Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the process is moving forward in an accurate and timely manner.
? Responsibilities for the Onboarding process include:
? Lead onboarding projects so that they meet the expectations of the customer, achieve internal objectives (ex. sales, volume, profitability), and meet committed timelines.
? Develop project plans including timeline development to ensure that all functions are aligned to the completion criteria.
? Responsibilities for the Offboarding process include:
? Lead offboarding projects to ensure customers are aligned to runout timing, material, and financial exposure is reduced to a minimum, and all items are appropriately disposed/deactivated
? Lead with a continuous improvement mindset:
? Recommend innovative solutions to business process challenges that streamline activities, reduce costs, and drive greater accuracy across the product lifecycle management process.
? Deliver measurement tools for ongoing processes that provide management visibility. Ex. Annual volume accuracy between RFQ and Onboarded projects.

What You'll Need
? 4+ years of Project Management experience
? Working knowledge of Project Management processes and tools.
? Experience supporting and maintaining project schedules to ensure timely completion of a project.
? General understanding of CPG manufacturing processes with specific attention to food production.
? GDSN data pool experience a plus.
? Ability to manage projects in a smooth and proactive workflow.
? Lead effective team meetings and customer review meetings.
? Lead problem identification and resolution.
? Understanding of artwork development and experience leading artwork approval processes.
? Ensure effective communication within a project team.
? Ability to work with various internal and external stakeholders.
? Excellent communication and presentation skills.
? Detail oriented, strong sense of urgency and ability to work independently.
? Ability to multitask.

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Why Teasdale

At Teasdale Latin Foods, our People Principles are all about Living LATIN.

What is LATIN, and how do I live it? Let us fill you in.
? L is Learning. It emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and development within Teasdale and promotes a culture of curiosity, exploration, and acquiring new knowledge and skills.
? A is Accountability. This encourages individuals to take ownership of their actions and responsibilities, promoting a sense of personal and collective accountability ensuring we understand how to achieve our goals.
? T is Teamwork. It emphasizes the value of diverse perspectives, collective problem-solving, and synergy among team members, enabling us to achieve greater outcomes by leveraging the strengths and expertise of our employees.
? I is Innovation. This promotes an environment where we are empowered to think outside the box, challenge the status quo, and seek innovative solutions to problems, fostering an atmosphere of adaptability and openness to change.
? N is Nurturing. It emphasizes the importance of supporting and developing our employees' well-being, growth, and potential, showing that we care and are willing to invest in their long-term success and satisfaction.

We believe in finding the right people for the right roles and helping them to build careers. If this sounds like a place you'd like to be, hit apply!

Still not convinced? What about:
? Day One - Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
? 401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions at 60 Days
? Career Growth Opportunities and Professional Development

If you are passionate about being the right kind of contributor, the point person of a fast-paced diverse workforce, and a steward of great tradition, come join the family. We want people who are up for a challenge. Let's live LATIN!

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