The Commercialization Manager is required to lead cross-functional teams on projects that could be new product introduction, product or package renovation, margin enhancement, or strategy. The position could be either HQ or Field-based. This position leads all planning and implementation aspects of the project and is organizationally aligned in the RDI Department.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

IL Oak Brook

Job Type:

Supply Chain Commercialization

Job Posting Title:

Mgr, Commercialization CAN

Job Description:

Schedule: Mon- Fri Hybrid, 8 to 5

Work Location: 2015 Spring Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) with match, STL/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection plan, Legal and Critical Illness.

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $93,000 to $158,000 annual with additional bonus potential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Lead the identification of project team members and secure their membership in the team.Lead the kick-off team meeting for a project to establish the project mission, scope, critical success factors and time line.Follow effective project management protocols, including facilitating team meetings, keeping action registers and updating time lines.Lead the identification of project metrics to track and gauge success.Lead the development of project risks and mitigation strategies.Communicate project problems and solutions when required.Manage the project budget.Provide project updates to stakeholders, sponsors, and senior leaders.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

No direct reports.  This position will also require managing by motivating and influencing your cross-functional team members.  Provides input on evaluation of team member effectiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Strong track record of delivering business results.Demonstrated capability of working effectively in a high energy and rapidly moving environment.Previous experience leading teams is a must. Must have leadership experience and be well organized. Must have effective written and verbal communication skills. Must be effective presenting project updates to multi-levels of management. Must be effective in holding cross-functional team members accountable to deliver their responsibilities. Must be effective in managing conflicts within the team. 

EDUCATION: 

B.S. in Project Management or Engineering preferred. Other technical degrees and experiences will be considered.

EXPERIENCE: 

Two to four (2 to 4) years work experience in project management or leading cross-functional teams in a CPG or Food Company.PMP certification is a plus. Previous IT project management experience does not apply.Knowledge of project management techniques and tools.Experience in working with teams and conflict resolution.Experience with change management.Experience with using Microsoft Project or similar tools.

SKILLS/PROFICIENCIES: 

Team work skills essential.Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information to small and large groups at various levels of the organizationInfluencing and leading a wide variety of individuals and cultures.Critical thinking and problem solving skills.Effective organization and planning skills.CPG or food plant production experiences a must.Systematic decision making.Conflict management.

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.