Project Specialist - Supply Chain
Lang Pharma NutritionPROJECT SPECIALIST – SUPPLY CHAIN Lang Pharma Nutrition is a high quality, global private label retail product development company which provides a flexible manufacturing offering and solutions for retail partners around the world. We are seeking a Project Specialist to lead cross-functional initiatives in the primary focus areas of Commercialization (new product launches) or Conversions (established product changes). The Project Specialist ensures timely execution of project milestones from kickoff through successful first customer shipment. Acting as a central point of contact, the Project Specialist regularly interfaces with stakeholders across the organization to provide project updates, drive accountability for deliverables, resolve issues, and mitigate risks that could impact project timelines or disrupt customer supply. This position is hybrid requiring a minimum of 2 days in-office presence. JOB FUNCTION AND DUTIES Coordinate and support project activities from initiation through completion to ensure milestones and deliverables are achieved on schedule Develop project timelines Collaborate with key personnel across project-related departments to gather, validate, and communicate essential project requirements, objectives, and key deliverables Schedule, organize, and facilitate project meetings, including preparing agendas, documenting meeting minutes, and tracking action items Serve as a central point of contact for project-related communication, ensuring alignment across departments and teams Identify, document, and escalate project risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure timely resolution and minimal impact to project timelines Engage stakeholders on project decisions needed, and record changes and decisions Utilize the company's project management software and tools to maintain detailed project plans, schedules, action logs, and documentation to support effective project execution Develop, maintain, and distribute project reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to support decision-making and accountability Communicate with external partners and customers as applicable Maintain working knowledge of non-assigned Commercialization or Conversion portfolios to provide backup as needed Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures Special projects and tasks as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSA) Familiarity with project lifecycle management, from inception through evaluation Ability to develop, maintain, and communicate timelines Solutions oriented approach Understanding of supply chain and manufacturing functions Collaboration and influence management skills to drive complex decision making and effectively work with all partners to move projects forward Capacity to work simultaneously on multiple complex projects Ability to handle unanticipated situations and seamlessly navigate shifting priorities Organized and efficient with exceptional attention to detail Rational and analytic thinking Excellent written and oral communication skills Self-starter with a high level of initiative and sense of urgency Skilled in MS Office tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio Adept in project management software, such as Smartsheet or similar tools Dynamic and enthusiastic with strong interpersonal skills Exemplary personal and professional integrity; maintains confidentiality EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in project management, supply chain, or related field preferred 3+ years of project management experience Or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: Hybrid remote in Middletown, RI 02842