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Project Specialist, Extraction & Product Development
About this role
The Role The Project Specialist – Extraction & Product Development provides project management support to the corporate Extraction & Formulation team to implement and optimiz e processes within the Consumer Packaged Goods ( CPG ) space . This role manage s key projects and strategic initiatives that drive operational excellence within the Extraction & Formulation operation . With a continuous improvement mindset, this role will be focused on root cause analysis to identify process improvement opportunities, develop solutions, and drive execution through project coordination, proper documentation , and training.
This role also provide s day-to-day support for the Extraction & Formulation team to resolve operational challenges and be a key partner for cross-functional teams on CPG operations implementation matters. Responsibilities Serve as a subject matter expert for operations programs and processes, primarily focused on Extraction & Formulation processes. Supports project coordination of continuous improvement projects to build new capabilities, add capacity, and increase efficiency.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather feedback and identify process opportunities including Product Development, Project Management, Quality, Compliance, Operations, etc. Serve as a central point of contact for CPG General Managers, Regional Directors and other Senior Leaders and provide guidance on project timelines and outputs. Develop and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with key business partners to effectively support initiatives that impact the entire CPG operation.
Assist in the development and delivery of training programs for CPG teams on Extraction & Formulation operational processes and procedures. Drive end-to-end project advancement and execution by monitoring progress, escalating risks or delays to leadership, and coordinating cross-functional partners to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Act as a centralized resource for document control between vertical team and field, working to aggregate feedback from field teams for updates and then disseminating updated documents effectively.