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We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions, and trusted by the world’s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands. Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation, which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader. Wherever your career is headed, you’ll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us.

Technical Project Manager

Department: R&D, Nutrition

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Type: Full-time

Summary:

The Technical Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for all aspects of new and changing products within assigned accounts. Working closely with Product Development, Sales, R&D, and cross-functional teams, they coordinate, compile, and document all relevant product development details throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Own and manage Data Control processes, ensuring compliance with cGMP and internal SOPs.
• Serve as a primary liaison between R&D, Quality, Sales, and Operations to support the development and commercialization of new business opportunities with new or existing customers.
• Lead cross-functional product development projects, including creating and managing timelines, coordinating tasks, and ensuring timely execution across the product lifecycle.
• Oversee the compilation, entry, and maintenance of Item Master and BOM data in the MRP system for assigned accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely updates.
• Lead the compilation and maintenance of formula and packaging component specifications in collaboration with R&D.
• Facilitate the flow of critical information across departments, ensuring seamless communication and documentation throughout project development.
• Manage change control processes, including investigating and documenting deviations and client-initiated changes (e.g., CCFs).
• Compile, track, and coordinate approval of Finished Product Specifications (FPS) and other project documentation for future reference.
• Coordinate formulation development or redevelopment efforts with R&D as needed.
• Attend and facilitate cross-functional meetings and participate in relevant internal and external training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.
• Support training of new employees.
• Will complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education and/or Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent with 4+ years of experience in a related field, or 2-year degree with 2+ years' experience in a business-related field.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient in use of MS Office, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook;
• Strong computer skills in MRP systems, the internet, and email required;
• Must be familiar with cGMP’s;
• Must possess the ability to function professionally and effectively in a teamwork environment;
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos;
• Ability to write professional correspondence;
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals;
• Ability to write and prepare professional business letters, memorandums, documents, and reports.

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements:

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. Ability to wear any required PPE such Ability to sit for extended hours; Ability to view a computer screen and type for extended hours; Work environment is normally in an office setting. Must be able to make frequent rounds in a warehouse environment; Ability to work around a variation of different smells and aromas; Other physical requirements include occasional squatting, bending, twisting, and bi-lateral hand and wrist movement; This position may require infrequent travel; Ability to adjust to work schedule as business needs require.

Quality/Safety Responsibilities:

All Prinova employees are required to ensure compliance standards with food safety, food defense, and food quality (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA, and BRC). It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with occupational safety and health standards issued under OSHA and to follow all rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Company to ensure that their actions do not impact the health and safety of themselves or others.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive Pay Experience, education, geographic location and shift all taken into consideration.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employer paid STD and LTD
• HSA and FSA
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• PTO
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
• 401(k) & Roth with employer match
• Eight Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays
• Voluntary - Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
• Personal growth including training and development opportunities

Disclaimer: Prinova is committed to providing equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, creed, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, medical leave, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, Civil Air Patrol status, or any other characteristic or group status protected under applicable law.