Associate Launch Program Manager - Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc.

Job Title: Associate Launch Program Manager

Department: Innovation

Location: Hybrid - Milwaukie, OR  

Shift: Day, Monday - Friday

Wage: $93,780 - $111,494 per year, depending on experience.   

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. 

Company Overview: At Bob’s Red Mill, we inspire joy with wholesome foods. Since 1978, we have been leading the natural foods industry by providing our customers with good food that makes them feel great. Wholesome means ensuring our food is of the highest quality, empowering and supporting our diverse group of employee owners, respecting our planet, and bettering our communities. We believe that joy is for everyone. 

We believe taking care of our community starts with giving our employee owners the resources to take care of their physical, mental, financial, and future well-being by offering a leading benefits package.  

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

• 401k, Profit Sharing Program, and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) 

• Paid Holidays & Vacation 

• 25% Retail Store Discount 

• Employee Assistance Program – counseling, legal issue support, financial guidance, and more. 

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• Childcare Discounts 

• And MORE! 

Purpose: To inspire joy with wholesome foods. 

Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Determination

Position Overview: The Launch Program Project Manager oversees the end-to-end process of bringing new products to market. The role coordinates with cross-functional teams, manages project timelines, and ensures successful product launches that meet company goals and customer expectations.

Essential Job Functions:

• Partners with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of food, packaging, and supply chain solutions for new products and packaging projects.
• Documents and tracks NPD progress utilizing project management software.
• Develop and maintains project briefs to align teams on objectives, key attributes, and project scope for product launches
• Collaborates with the LPM to create materials for Stage Gate and internal/external meetings.
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope. Complies with the Stage Gate Process quality system and helps to enforce standard operating procedures.
• Report out on project progress, identify risks, develop "plan B" options, and escalate and resolve issues in a timely manner to keep projects on track.
• Utilizes market research and consumer insights to inform launch strategies and ensure product-market fit.
• Seeks continuous improvement within the NPD function, leveraging insights from project retrospectives and industry best practices to optimize processes.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures and operates all equipment in a safe and food-safe manner.
• Complies with Bob’s Red Mill food safety policies and procedures including adherence to FDA regulations, Safe Quality Food (SQF) Standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Responsible for reporting food safety and quality concerns to Supervisors and/or Department Manager.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Ability to effectively lead and manage multiple projects while meeting critical deadlines.
• Ability to translate strategy into processes or projects.
• Strong project management skills and prioritization.
• Ability to adapt to changes, problems, and shifting priorities.
• Ability to work effectively with a team using direct communication, respect, creativity, and emotional intelligence.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate information effectively in English with professional proficiency.
• Demonstrates Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, and Determination.
• Ability to work in an environment where exposure to potential food allergens is or may be present.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.
• This position reports to the Launch Program Manager.

Education and Experience:

• 2 or more years of project management experience, AND
• 1 or more years of innovation or R&D experience, AND
• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, or similar field; OR
• Any combination of education and additional years of experience that provides the necessary skills, knowledge, and ability to perform assigned tasks.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working in the consumer-packaged goods industry.
• Experience with project management software.
• Familiar with NPD and Stage Gate

Physical Demands: 

• Position requires the ability to sit for up to approximately two hours at a time.
• May be required to occasionally lift items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

• The primary work environment for this position is within an office setting. There are no adverse conditions associated with this position.
• Limited business travel required, less than 10% dependent on project needs.
• Employees will be exposed to common food allergens.