Project Specialist, Extraction

Project Specialist, Extraction & Product Development

Remote

The Role

The Project Specialist – Extraction & Product Development provides project management support to the corporate Extraction & Formulation team to implement and optimise processes within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) space . This role manages key projects and strategic initiatives that drive operational excellence within the Extraction & Formulation operation . With a continuous improvement mindset, this role will be focused on root cause analysis to identify process improvement opportunities, develop solutions, and drive execution through project coordination, proper documentation , and training. This role also provides day-to-day support for the Extraction & Formulation team to resolve operational challenges and be a key partner for cross-functional teams on CPG operations implementation matters.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert for operations programs and processes, primarily focused on Extraction & Formulation processes.
• Supports project coordination of continuous improvement projects to build new capabilities, add capacity, and increase efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather feedback and identify process opportunities including Product Development, Project Management, Quality, Compliance, Operations, etc.
• Serve as a central point of contact for CPG General Managers, Regional Directors and other Senior Leaders and provide guidance on project timelines and outputs.
• Develop and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with key business partners to effectively support initiatives that impact the entire CPG operation.
• Assist in the development and delivery of training programs for CPG teams on Extraction & Formulation operational processes and procedures.
• Drive end-to-end project advancement and execution by monitoring progress, escalating risks or delays to leadership, and coordinating cross-functional partners to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Act as a centralized resource for document control between vertical team and field, working to aggregate feedback from field teams for updates and then disseminating updated documents effectively.
• Follow GMP, biosecurity, sanitation and other quality and compliance requirements.
• May be assigned other duties and tasks not specifically outlined in this description.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a project management or coordinator role, ideally in a CPG operation setting, cannabis industry, or other highly regulated Extraction & Formulation industry.
• Experience establishing and communicating procedures and policies, project timelines and outputs to multiple stakeholders across varying levels of the organization.
• Proven experience in managing all aspects of large-scale Extraction & Formulation projects.
• Knowledge of Lean practices and continuous improvement methodology preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data insights into actionable strategies.
• Demonstrate an ability to set objectives and goals and organize work appropriately to meet and exceed expectations.
• Ability to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners.
• Ability to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners.
• Highly professional, high level of ethics and integrity; accepts accountability for results and works with a sense of urgency.
• Adapts and thrives in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and time management skills.
• Exceptional communications skills, written and verbal.
• Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or collaboratively with keen judgment, common sense and resourcefulness.

Additional Requirements

• Must pass any and all required background checks
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must be approved by the state badging agency to work in the cannabis industry
• Ability to travel up to 50% for this role

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• Physical Demands: May be required to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 75 pounds (200