Project Manager - Remote at Eagle Foods, LLC

Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Cross-Functional Leadership, Communication, Risk Management, Documentation, Process Management, Analytical Skills, Collaboration, Presentation Skills, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving, Time Management, Team Leadership, Detail Orientation, Adaptability, Entrepreneurial Spirit

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Overview At Eagle Foods we are builders. We are builders of brands, categories, and people. Eagle Foods enjoys a rich heritage with brands that have proven category leadership for more than 150 years. Eagle is a diversified food company producing and marketing sweetened condensed and evaporated milk, snacks and convenient meal solutions products. As a company, Eagle Foods is passionate about fostering an entrepreneurial spirit that boldly builds better people and better brands while focusing on the positive impact our company, our products and our people have on the world. Eagle Foods has a bold family of brands that consumers have come to rely on for decades, including Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk and Evaporated Milk, Magnolia® Sweetened Condensed Milk, PET® Milk, Popcorn Indiana, Cretors Popcorn, Helper and Suddenly Salad. Eagle Foods products are marketed and distributed across all U.S. retail channels, including grocery stores, club stores and mass-merchandisers, as well as foodservice and export, U.S. military, and private label business. Responsibilities Job Description Summary The Project Manager at Eagle Foods plays an instrumental role in shaping the future of our products by managing the meticulous details of commercialization. Linking our ambitious strategies to real-world execution, this position is at the nexus of ensuring projects are efficiently launched, especially those in collaboration with co-manufacturers. Your duty will be to maintain the pulse on project progression, manage timelines, and be the bridge of communication to both the executive team and cross-functional partners. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Project Planning & Execution Develop and maintain detailed project timelines, ensuring each phase is strategically planned and that initiatives remain on track. Translate complex project requirements into actionable strategies that prioritize both efficiency and quality. Identify and incorporate parallel workstreams wherever feasible to accelerate timelines and improve project turnaround. Analyze historical project data to identify patterns and implement improvements that enhance current and future execution. Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration Effectively lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring responsibilities are clearly defined and deadlines are consistently met. Facilitate team alignment on project goals, deliverables, and milestones, promoting full transparency and accountability. Maintain visibility and prioritize multiple simultaneous projects, allocating focus where most needed while ensuring none fall behind. Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented environment by demonstrating a positive, "can-do" attitude. Communication & Reporting Present clear, consolidated project updates to senior leadership, highlighting progress, risks, and key opportunities. Lead monthly Project Review meetings, driving discussion with a proactive mindset to keep stakeholders aligned and informed. Maintain open communication around critical project activities, ensuring that all team members and leaders are consistently in sync. Develop and deliver impactful presentations that highlight category-level timelines, portfolio views, and project performance Risk Management, Identification & Mitigation Proactively monitor for potential project obstacles and escalate concerns early to prevent disruption. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop risk mitigation plans, ensuring challenges are addressed before they impact timelines or deliverables. Maintain a continuous improvement mindset by evaluating risk trends and applying learnings to future project planning. Documentation & Process Management Gather, organize, and manage project documentation, including briefs and tracking tools, ensuring they are up-to-date and easily accessible. Ensure all projects adhere to applicable internal procedures and external regulations throughout the lifecycle. Drive process improvements by applying insights gained from previous projects and reviews. Execution Oversight & Initiative Management Oversee the execution of project launch initiatives, with a particular focus on successful coordination at co-manufacturing sites. Ensure launch readiness by aligning operational planning with execution schedules and risk mitigation strategies. Maintain full accountability for timeline adherence and milestone achievement across all active projects. Championing a positive, "can-do" attitude, fostering a collaborative and forward-moving team environment. Eagle Foods will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an employee to perform the essential functions of the job. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications and Experience Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Project Management, or a related field required; Master’s degree is a plus. Solid background in project management within the manufacturing sector. Experience working with co-manufacturer collaborations is a significant advantage. Proven track record of managing multiple projects successfully, meeting objectives and deadlines consistently. Project Management Strong knowledge of modern project management tools and methodologies. Strategic & Analytical Skills Demonstrated ability to distill complex information into clear, actionable strategies. Skilled at creating compelling presentations that simplify and visualize complex project data. Communication & Influence Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex information in a concise, understandable manner. Mobility & Travel Willingness and ability to travel as needed, particularly to co-manufacturing sites and partner facilities, to support project planning, execution, and alignment. Additional Information Eagle Foods will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an employee to perform the essential functions of the job. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach above shoulders, taste and/or smell, or talk and/or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee occasionally works in proximity to fumes or air-borne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and in non-weather related extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Equal Opportunity Statement: Eagle Foods is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eagle Foods also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Responsibilities

The Project Manager is responsible for managing the commercialization of products, ensuring efficient project launches, and maintaining communication with the executive team and cross-functional partners. This role involves developing project timelines, leading teams, and mitigating risks to ensure successful project execution.