JOB SUMMARY
The Project Manager role is responsible for a wide range of tasks to support the efficiency, profitability, and professionalism of the company. The Project Manager will direct the functions within his/her responsibility and coordinate with various departments to ensure clear communication and effective execution of responsibilities at the direction of senior management.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead project management for new product initiatives
• Assist Quality Assurance setting up finished product specifications
• Collaborate with accounting to establish standard costs and analyze and report purchase price variance (PPV) performance
• Responsible for purchasing materials within standard cost and material requirements planning (MRP) tools
• Responsible for negotiating with suppliers to improve material costs and minimize impact of cost increases
• Responsible for setting up and maintaining MRP parameters
• Coordinate creation and maintaining sales forecast with sales department
• Coordinate production planning and scheduling with production staff
• Responsible for sourcing new packaging materials and finding new suppliers for existing products to reduce costs and risk to supply disruptions
• Attend trade events as required to support sales

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Function in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency and individual accountability
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication skills, written & oral
• Strong negotiating skills

QUALIFICATIONS OR EXPERIENCE/TRAINING REQUIRED

• Education: Bachelors Degree required
• Experience: 5+ years experience in project management, purchasing, business administration or related field
• Experience with a food manufacturer or distributor a plus
• Strong Microsoft computer skills including Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Outlook

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will generally work in an office environment. Some tasks may require working in a manufacturing environment where appropriate attire and safety equipment are required.
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Program
• Retirement Plan
• Vision Insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Project Management: 5 years (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Location:

• Tampa, FL 33634 (Required)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented — quality and precision-focused
• Team-oriented — cooperative and collaborative