<p>Candidates should have hands-on experience launching new products in consumer or commercial markets. The role supports the Brand Manager in executing growth strategy by discovering and developing promising product opportunities, managing projects from ideation to market launch, and delivering strong results. You’ll lead research on market trends and customer needs, and oversee the full process of bringing new products to market. This position carries P& L responsibility for assigned innovations and reports directly to the Brand Manager, Innovation.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support development of the Food Service innovation strategy</li><li>Help pinpoint and prioritize core product improvements to protect market position</li><li>Assist in building a dynamic 5-year innovation pipeline</li><li>Lead research on customer insights and market trends to uncover new opportunities</li><li>Oversee new product initiatives from concept through launch</li><li>Work closely with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure smooth project delivery</li><li>Support sales teams with launch materials and plans</li><li>Manage innovation launch execution and lifecycle plannin</li></ul>
We are looking for a highly skilled Project Manager to spearhead the launch of an innovative new product. This role requires a strategic leader who can manage complex projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and ensure seamless execution from concept to market introduction. If you have a passion for driving results and thrive in dynamic environments, we want to hear from you.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and implement detailed project plans and timelines to support the successful launch of a new product.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, engineering, sales, and product design, to align project objectives and organizational goals.<br>• Manage the entire product development lifecycle, ensuring milestones are met and deliverables adhere to quality standards.<br>• Monitor project budgets and allocate resources effectively, balancing competing priorities while staying within financial scope.<br>• Identify potential risks and devise proactive strategies to mitigate challenges throughout the project.<br>• Oversee testing phases, such as beta trials and pilot programs, gathering customer feedback to refine the product.<br>• Resolve issues promptly to keep the project on track and maintain alignment with deadlines.<br>• Facilitate the transition of the product to production and market teams, ensuring operational readiness for launch.<br>• Analyze post-launch performance and recommend improvements to optimize results.<br>• Utilize project management tools and platforms to track progress and communicate updates effectively.
<p>The Sr. Buyer / Commodity Coordinator is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and supporting logistics functions at the Salt Lake City facility. This role focuses on coordinating local procurement, managing key commodities (with an emphasis on aluminum), driving cost savings, and supporting global sourcing and transportation initiatives. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while ensuring smooth and efficient daily operations.</p><p><br></p><p>· Lead sourcing and purchasing of materials, with a focus on aluminum and other key production commodities.</p><p>· Identify cost-saving opportunities, supplier consolidation, and value engineering solutions.</p><p>· Strive to reduce DIOH while maintaining optimal inventory levels of aluminum products and materials in line with production needs and demand forecasts.</p><p>· Maintain accurate vendor records, including pricing, lead times, and order status.</p><p>· Oversee the ordering process, ensuring that all purchases align with project timelines and production schedules.</p><p>· Support local freight and logistics coordination to ensure on-time delivery, contract adherence, and accurate documentation.</p><p>· Collaborate with receiving, production, and inventory teams to align supply with demand.</p><p>· Monitor global market trends and assist in sourcing analytics (e.g., benchmarking, cost modeling, volume analysis).</p><p>· Track supplier performance, assist in issue resolution, and maintain ongoing communication.</p><p>· Support documentation and compliance processes, including NDAs, vendor onboarding, and audit preparation.</p><p>· Prepare routine reports and KPIs related to purchasing, supplier metrics, and transportation.</p><p>· Address supplier escalations and help coordinate regular supplier reviews (monthly, quarterly, annual).</p><p>· Assist with inventory cycle counts and coordination of material movement.</p><p>· Collaborate with the inventory and production teams to monitor stock levels, reorder points, and lead times.</p>
