ABOUT THE COMPANY

Mrs. Gerry’s was founded in 1973 in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Since then, the company has expanded in every way! Mrs. Gerry’s offers 120 different products including pasta salads, coleslaws, salad kits, specialty salads, and sides, including the popular Premium Mashed Potatoes that were introduced in 2005 and, of course, the recipe that started it all – Mrs. Gerry’s Original Potato Salad. Today, Mrs. Gerry’s Salads and Mashed Potatoes are sold coast to coast. In 2020, Mrs. Gerry’s was purchased by Sequel Holdings, LLC. Sequel’s deep industry experience and strategic planning paired with Mrs. Gerry’s ongoing commitment to their employees and the community, ensure long-term value and growth for years to come.

SUMMARY

This position plays a critical role in leading the cross-functional team for new projects, line extensions, product changes and product deletions. Leads the systematic “stage-gate” process for projects from ideation to commercialization to post-launch review. The position works closely with the Business Units, R&D, and support functions to optimize the commercialization process, shorten lead-time, and support cross-functional project teams maintaining documentation to track project status.
Responsible for ensuring the consistency and integrity of data across various systems and platforms within the organization, playing a critical role in maintaining accurate up-to-date information, which is essential for informed decision-making and efficient business operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong knowledge and understanding of project management framework.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Self-starter and the ability to learn on own.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organization skills.
• Experience working with senior leadership while willing to roll-up sleeves with cross-functional teams.
• Developing a good understanding of innovation commercialization process and how the team interacts and integrates with others in accomplishing objectives.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Business Management or Supply Chain.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus.
• 2 - 4 years of related experience in project management, product commercialization and/or CPG manufacturing/supply chain.
• Exposure to food or manufacturing environment preferred.

• Onboard new customers by coordinating activities of cross functional teams consisting of internal and external stakeholders.
• Onboard new products for new and current customers, including the coordination of specifications, set-up of items, and intent to commercialize procedures.
• Execute requirements in customer websites and portals involving customer master data, item data and required documentation, ensuring compliance with established governance processes, policies, and procedures.
• Utilize and become proficient in data synchronization tools like 1WorldSync and Syndigo to publish and manage data across the Global Synchronization Network (GDSN).
• Implement data validation techniques to ensure the highest degree of data integrity and quality.
• Work across functions to coordinate and maintain Cooler/Item Sort Codes; 5-day/Production Sequence Codes; Case & Container Sheets; and NFS/Spec sheets.
• Develop standardized project schedule tools related to customer projects for internal use across all project types.
• Work across functions to verify project schedules are on time and within scope. Set agendas, lead meetings, and communicate executional expectations for cross-functional teams.
• Support necessary internal submissions where appropriate: samples, quotes, artwork submissions, intent to commercialize.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments (e.g., Marketing, Sales, IT) and external customers regarding data synchronization processes, changes, and requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve data synchronization issues and improve data management workflows.
• Process data synchronization requests and troubleshoot related problems to ensure minimal disruptions to business operations.
• Document data synchronization processes, workflows, and system configurations for knowledge sharing and future reference.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices in data synchronization and related technologies.
• Identify and resolve project related issues and risks.
• Compile and modify, when necessary, procedures and processes related to new introductions and changes to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Assess business process to identify gaps and solutions to improve commercialization efforts. Optimizes processes for new products, product changes and product deletions and speed to market initiatives.
• Modify existing Bills of Materials for all products as the need arises.
• Exhibit behaviors that support Mrs. Gerry’s Vision, Mission, and Values.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.