What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Coordinator position at Vanns Spices?
Company Description
Vanns Spices is a manufacturing company based out of Baltimore, Maryland, United States. They specialize in Private Label Spices & Seasonings.
Role Description
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Coordinator to support cross-functional projects in the development and commercialization of our spice and seasoning products. The primary stakeholder departments are Product Development, Sales, and Operations. The ideal candidate will communicate with internal parties, compile information, and ensure seamless execution of projects while embodying our core values of tolerance, adaptability, mentorship, solution-oriented thinking, and composure under pressure.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain a system to effectively manage and document projects in different stages of pipeline.
- Responsible for overseeing projects through a product development pipeline.
- Lead setup of new stock codes and assist with product data entry into ERP system.
- Schedule and organize project meetings, ensuring follow-ups are completed, and maintain detailed project notes.
- Coordinate with internal teams to gather and organize data needed in order to track project progress and efficiently move customers through pipeline.
- Ensure all teams are aligned on project goals, requirements, and timelines.
- Foster collaboration between R&D, sales, production, customer service, quality assurance, and purchasing to ensure timely project progression.
- Ensure that product specifications meet client requirements, industry standards, regulatory compliance, and certification requirements.
- Proactively address challenges and obstacles to keep projects on track.
- Identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.
- Expresses thoughts, ideas and technical information clearly both verbally and in writing.
- Works well under the pressure of time constraints and changing expectations.
- Collect documentation from suppliers for internal review.
Qualifications and Skills
- 1-3 years of project coordination experience, preferably in the CPG, food & beverage, or manufacturing industry
- Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
- Workflow management
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
Desired Skills
- Familiarity with food product development, packaging, or supply chain processes
- HubSpot experience
- ERP experience
- Knowledge of FDA labeling regulations and certifications (e.g., Organic, Kosher, Non-GMO)
Salary : $25 - $30