Commercialization Manager

Job Summary: 
To effectively manage the commercialization process by coordinating, directing and managing internal and external resources.

Job Duties:
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
•    Develop timelines and monitor the project to ensure that timelines are met. This includes taking immediate action with those departments that are behind schedule.
•    Plan and schedule first productions keeping milestone tracker tools up to date
•    Communicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative process, product and business solutions.
•    Coordinate and distribute project information between departments identifying key problem areas, proposing solutions and collaborating with other areas/departments for resolution.
•    Analyze project data to identify potential issues/problems that could occur prior to finalizing the project schedule and timeline. Proactively determine a solution to avoid the situation by working with the respective department to ensure that the solution is implemented.
•    Working with vendors, coordinate packaging requirements ensuring that the vendors adhere to customer requirements.
•    Collaborate with customers to ensure that all specifications meet the customer expectations.
•    Coordinate and oversee plant trials including inbound materials, document preparation and interfacing with operations.
•    Ensure accuracy of all documentation associated with project including process sheets, BOMs and pricing.
•    Attend vendor and customer meetings as required.

Required Competencies & Knowledge:
Knowledge of:  
•    Procurement, commercialization and production processes

Skill in:  
•    Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
•    Must be accurate, detailed orientated and maintain the utmost confidentiality.
•    Must have strong documentation skills.
•    Strong presentation skills and negotiation skills.
•    Strong customer service skills
•    Strong analytical skills
•    Strong business acumen skills
•    Strong SAP skills
•    Strong project management skills

Ability to:  
•    Communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions/problems.
•    Physical and mental ability to work in excess of 40 hours per week.
•    Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, engineering, finance and sales to assess project viability.  
•    Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
•    Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
•    Ability to work well with others in stressful situations and meet deadlines as necessary.
•    Ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks.
•    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while at the same time making sound decisions.

Proficiency in:   MS Office Suite, SAP, Power Point and presentation skills.

Minimum Qualifications:
•    Minimum 3 plus years project management experience.
•    Prior experience in the food industry preferred.
•    Prior experience in a manufacturing environment required.
•    Bachelors in Business or Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

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