Product Development Program Coordinator

Bureau Veritas • Cincinnati, OH

23h • $28 - $32

About The Position

The Product Development Coordinator is responsible for coordinating assessing products to be sold at client stores.

Requirements

• Proven Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint skills
• Strong attention to detail and proficient problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• Requires ability to work collaboratively with several groups to compile the data into an understandable format
• Ability to summarize the data to ensure no mistakes are made
• Be a proven multi-tasker that truly thrives on juggling multiple projects in a deadline driven environment
• Possess strong organizational skills with ability to quickly assess project status and communicate it effectively
• Experience in handling large quantities of confidential data
• Driven, energetic person coordinating activities among different members and vendors
• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Food Science or closely related field is preferred
• Minimum of 1 year(s) of experience with project management
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of above.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Pivot Tables is preferred
• Prior audit experience is a plus
• Champions company values including team engagement

Responsibilities

• Schedule Manager meetings
• Attend and schedule Project Review meetings for each Manager
• Attend and schedule Informal Product Reviews
• Initiate Protocol Reviews/Protocol Development and update Approved/Protocols
• Review Tech Spec and supporting documentation with a critical eye for accuracy, completeness, adequacy, adherence to standard or guardrails for each Brand, as well as regulatory compliance.
• Identify testing needed for claims
• Obtain quotes on needed testing
• Retains database of Tech Specs and Supporting Documentation
• Attend and schedule Formal Product Reviews and assures all samples, testing and documentation have arrived at all locations
• Keeps formal cutting retain for comparison to product submitted for either consumer validation or first production review
• Records notes, outcome, action items and responsibility from Formal Product Review
• Provide guidance, capabilities, pricing to meet objective of consumer validation in coordination with team
• Coordinates testing with suppliers (samples, location, etc.)
• Report results
• Reviews Tech Spec and PDF against what was provided for formal cutting, ensures accuracy and completion, makes notes, and corresponds with supplier and team to resolve by Approving or Rejecting
• Plan for review of product in anticipation of receipt date
• Reviews first production run samples against specification and formal cutting and/or sensory panel retains
• Complete the approval/rejection form and distribute to the team
• Maintain a running log of all items approved or rejected
• Maintain a library of all first production items approved
• Provides list of first production items along with UPC, spec and benchmark
• Conducts Six Month, Routine, Market, and Special Project Audits (Approximately 500/year) as needed
• Follow the guidelines set forth with clients and in the Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Comply with clients and Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc management systems in accordance with appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Follows the guidelines set forth in by clients and the Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc Quality Manual and Safety / Chemical Hygiene Plan.
• Adhere to the requirements of the BV-CPS Quality System.
• Other duties as defined by Manager, department needs and workload.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level