Commercial Innovation Project Manager - Food Manufacturing

Here at Monarca Food Solutions (Evans / Palmex) we are committed to our valued employees, leading innovation, quality, and community. We bring better-for you snacking to consumers with brands dating back nearly a century. We are proud to bring high quality snacking happiness to the hearts and bellies of our consumers daily. We love what we do; we think you will love us too.

If you are an individual who likes to be challenged and make a difference in a fast-paced team-oriented environment, look no further. Come join a company committed to its employees and inspiring wellness in consumers everywhere.

Competitive Benefits offered to employees:

• Low-cost Health, Vision and Dental insurance coverage
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

We are hiring for a Marketing/Commercial Innovation Project Manager (Food Manufacturing) in our Dallas/Irving TX location. The Project Manager plays a pivotal role in driving innovation and ensuring the successful development and launch of new products. This position demands heavy collaboration with Functional Areas (Operations, R&D, Mkt) to align product development with production capabilities, streamline processes, and ensure smooth execution. The role also fosters cross-functional communication to secure established timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management:

• Establish clear timelines and prioritize implementing new products with input from R&D, Operations, and Marketing.
• Collaborate with Functional Areas (Operations, R&D, Mkt, and the Innovation Team) to build challenging and feasible timelines to develop innovative products
• Coordinate PMOs across departments to ensure projects remain on schedule and within scope.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner extensively with Functional Areas (Operations, R&D, Mkt, and the Innovation Team) to ensure seamless alignment between product innovation, production capabilities, merchandising materials, etc.
• Participate in regular meetings with Functional Areas to provide updates on innovation initiatives and address potential operational impacts.

Sales Support:

• Provide sales teams with updated innovation information, and share updated information for innovation launching.
• Ensure vendor set-ups are completed accurately and efficiently.