Project Manager at VALLEY FINE FOODS CO LLC – Benicia, California

Position Title

Project Manager

Department

Commercialization

Reports to (Title)

Director of Commercialization

Type of Contributor (Individual, Supervisor or Manager)

Individual

FLSA Status

(HR use only)

Exempt (Salary)

POSITION SUMMARY

Valley Fine Foods is a family-owned gourmet meal solution manufacturer built on the core values of customer service and quality products. We maintain strong brand tenants that uphold our belief in quality food options for any occasion. From initial innovation down to final production and shipment to store, our meal solutions are created with our consumer in mind. By embracing our team-oriented, innovative, results driven, and fun-loving culture, we have created the perfect environment to make the best products. Valley Fine Foods is looking to recruit passionate people with diverse skills, education, and interests who want to work in our collaborative environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Able to project manage new item commercialization and BOM changes
• Be proficient in and own Item Master database
• Become a co-owner of PLM data and software.
• Independently manage sales & customer focused segments of our commercialization process
• Track and Report on key sales initiatives, competitive activity, and customer/industry insights.
• Publish reports from Nielson, or comparable syndicated data service, to Sales, Marketing and Executive Teams
• Aid in creation of customer presentations, primarily with the addition of syndicated SKU performance data
• Independently create new item spec sheets, with information from marketing and project management
• Coordinate with the Marketing & Sales team with materials and samples for customer meetings.

Core Competencies, Knowledge and Skill Requirements

Candidates should be self-starters with a strong work ethic and the ability to prioritize their workload to ensure timely issue resolution. In addition, this individual should possess the following skills:

• Can work within several project management systems
• Has general knowledge of ERP and PLM systems
• Proven ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment
• Ability and desire to learn new skills

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate and problem solve in a dynamic environment

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Experience

• 5+ years Sales & Marketing experience in a projector coordinator role or similar OR 5+ years Operational experience in project coordinator or similar
• Experience in consumer products industry. Experience in food consumer products, preferred
• Excellent skills facilitating team discussions and driving deliverables within a team
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate discretion and confidentiality
• Great organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple deadlines, tasks, and assignments. Keen attention to detail
• Microsoft 365/Office products, with strong Excel skills
• Experience using project management software (Asana or similar)
• Experience using ERP and/or PLM Software

TRAVEL, PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT (AS APPROPRIATE FOR THE POSITION)

• Hybrid work schedule, required to be in-office at least once a week
• Regularly required to operate standard office equipment
• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods of time;
• Regularly required to sit for long periods of time, and occasionally stand and walk;
• Regularly required to use hands to operate computer and other office equipment;
• Close vision required for computer usage;
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, climb and lift up to 20 pounds;