Commercialization Lead

3 weeks ago

Kentwood, United States Hearthside Food Solutions Full time

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Downers Grove, IL we are a world-class contract manufacturer producing wholesome baked goods, snacks and packaged foods for many of the world’s leading food companies. As one of the largest and fastest growing food co-manufacturing companies in the US, we are the proud owner and operator of over 35 facilities globally. Our nearly 10,000 employee-strong organization is leading the way and setting new standards for quality, safety, flexibility and efficiency while feeding families around the globe.
Hearthside’s exceptional growth stems from its ability to address real-world problems for customers of all shapes and sizes, and by our resolute commitment to our belief that there are no great companies without great culture. Our culture of personal empowerment enables growth, learning, and continuous improvement every day
We are steadfast in our ambition to be the indispensable and most trusted partner to our customers and need your help to do it Join Hearthside and enjoy a competitive package, outstanding benefits and a diverse work environment.

**Job Summary**:
To effectively manage the commercialization process by coordinating, directing and managing internal and external resources. To have a deep understanding of equipment capabilities to be able to guide discussions with customers.

**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.
- 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.
- Develop a deep understanding of equipment capabilities for the respective facilities under their direction.
- Collaborate with customers to scope new items for best plant and line fit for optimal solutions.
- 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 HFS’s test and trial billing estimates and final actuals are issued to customer.
- 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**:

- Hearthside procurement, commercialization and production processes

**Skill in**:

- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must be accurate, detail-oriented and maintain the utmost confidentiality.
- Must be detail oriented with strong documentation skills.
- Strong presentation skills and negotiation skills.
- Strong customer service skills
- Strong analytical 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 calculate figures.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in various units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
- 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**:

- 2-4 years project management experience.
- Prior experience in the food industry preferred.
- BS or BA degree in Business Administration or Management, or Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or Food Science.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Hearthside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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