Project Specialist, Extraction – Product Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Deliver project management support to the corporate Extraction & Formulation team, focusing on the implementation and optimization of processes within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sector.

• Oversee key projects and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing operational excellence within the Extraction & Formulation operations.

• Conduct root cause analyses to pinpoint opportunities for process improvements, devise solutions, and drive execution through project coordination, documentation, and training.

• Offer daily support to address operational challenges and collaborate with cross-functional teams on CPG operations implementation issues.

• Act as a subject matter expert for operations programs and processes, with a primary emphasis on Extraction & Formulation processes.

• Assist with continuous improvement projects to develop new capabilities, increase capacity, and enhance efficiency.

• Work in conjunction with Product Development, Project Management, Quality, Compliance, Operations, and other cross-functional teams.

• Serve as the main point of contact for CPG General Managers, Regional Directors, and other Senior Leaders regarding project timelines and deliverables.

• Cultivate and sustain cross-functional relationships with business partners.

• Aid in the creation and delivery of training programs for CPG teams.

• Track project progress, escalate risks or delays, and coordinate with partners to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.

• Manage document control between vertical and field teams, gathering feedback and distributing updated documents.

• Adhere to GMP, biosecurity, sanitation, quality, and compliance standards.

• Perform additional assigned duties and tasks.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a project management or coordinator role, preferably in a CPG operation setting, cannabis industry, or another highly regulated Extraction & Formulation sector.

• Proven experience in establishing and communicating procedures and policies, project timelines, and outputs to various stakeholders across different organizational levels.

• Demonstrated capability in managing all facets of large-scale Extraction & Formulation projects.

• Familiarity with Lean practices and continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.

• A bachelor's degree is preferred, or equivalent work experience.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to translate data insights into actionable strategies.

• Skill in setting objectives and goals, organizing work effectively to meet and exceed expectations.

• Capability to build constructive and effective relationships with a wide and diverse array of business partners.

• Highly professional with a strong level of ethics and integrity; takes accountability for results and operates with a sense of urgency.

• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

• Excellent organizational, critical thinking, and time management skills.

• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Highly motivated, self-directed, and innovative, capable of working independently or collaboratively with sound judgment, common sense, and resourcefulness.

• Must pass all required background checks.

• Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry.

• Must hold a valid driver's license.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Must receive approval from the state badging agency to work in the cannabis industry.

• Willingness to travel up to 50% for this role.

• Must be capable of lifting, carrying, and balancing up to 75 pounds (200 pounds with assistance).

🏝️ Benefits

• Positions may qualify for a discretionary annual incentive program based on organizational and individual performance.