Partnership Manager - TRC Talent Solutions : Job Details

Job Title: Food Science Project Manager

Location: Lawrenceville, GA

Direct hire opportunity.

Responsibilities:

· Facilitate and manage all aspects of client engagement andprojects from ideation to finished product shipment, providing technical and communication support, both internally and externally to ensure opportunities remain on track and delays are promptly and effectively addressed.

· Comprehensive understanding of the product, project and manufacturing lifecycles & processes, including timing, tasks, roles/responsibilities of cross functional departments, and critical milestones.

· Effectively facilitate and manage the on-boarding of multiple client products and their existing portfolio production orders and provide timely updates to key stakeholders.

· Skillfully navigate stressful, undefined and/or ambiguous environments while maintaining accuracy of work.

· Effective utilization of ERP System.

· Regular follow-up on all open client requests and orders.

· Collaborates well within a diverse environment in order to accomplish the responsibilities required to satisfy the needs of the client and the business.

· Technical understanding of product process and contract manufacturing.

· Develop and foster internal and external partnerships.

· Manages projects with moderate to high complexity while working closely with key business partners to define product requirements and develop project timelines.

· Manage, communicate, and facilitate client requests.

· Works with urgency.

· Strong attention to detail.

· Comply with all safety and SOP procedures.

Required Education, Skills and Experience

· Bachelor's Degree, related experience, or a combination of both.

· Minimum 2 years work experience in Project and/or Customer Account Management (preferably in the nutrition / supplement industry), Food Manufacturing, Beverage, Flavor, or Pharmaceutical environment.

· Minimum 2 years work experience in Project Management, Customer Account Management or like role/technical experience.

· Experience using an ERP System.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills, including timely follow-up and commitment to deliverables, and openness to give and receive feedback.

· Ability and proven success developing strong cross-functional relationships to drive collaboration and results.

· Ability to perform tasks autonomously or under minor supervision while maintaining accuracy, completeness and sound judgment.

· Ability to delegate key tasks.

· Ability to balance workload and prioritize as needed.

· Well organized with time management skills.

· Strong attention to detail.

· Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

· Able to consume and sample food ingredients and allergens in accordance with evaluation/research needs.

Preferred Education, Skills, and Experience

· Minimum B.S Food Science or related technical or engineering degree preferred with 2-4 years' experience, or M.S. degree with 1-2 years' experience.

· PMP Project Management Profession or Project Management coursework preferred.

· 2+ years' Account Management experience.

TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.