Project Manager

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ABOUT THE COMPANY

Founded in 1888, Lee Kum Kee, a Hong Kong-based global food company, specializes in creating condiments and sauces that promote Chinese cuisine worldwide. With more than 300 products to choose from, Lee Kum Kee takes the mystery out of cooking authentic and delicious Asian foods in the comfort of your kitchen. Lee Kum Kee is committed to providing authentic and innovative condiments and sauces featuring the highest quality ingredients. Armed with a unique management culture, stringent quality control, superb and innovative products, coupled with the century long brand reputation, Lee Kum Kee has achieved unanimous recognition and won numerous prestigious awards.

Lee Kum Kee (USA) Inc., a division of Lee Kum Kee International Holdings Ltd., has its headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Southern California with more than 500 employees (Americas Zone Region). We are looking for the best and brightest talents to join our company and work together to bring the next level of success!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Manager will support the planning, coordination, and execution of product innovation and continuous improvement initiatives within the organization. This role will assist in managing project timelines, resources, cross-functional communication, and process optimization efforts aligned with business objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Project Coordination : Assist in the execution of product innovation and transformation initiatives by coordinating timelines, tracking milestones, and facilitating communication between stakeholders.
• Process Suppor t: Support new product development (NPD) processes including documentation, feasibility assessment, and FCR (Feasibility and Cost Reply) workflows.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Liaise with Supply Chain, Technical, Demand Planning, and Sales teams to ensure alignment across project phases, including collaboration for both domestic and international initiatives.
• Data & Reporting : Maintain project dashboards, prepare project status reports, and track KPIs to support decision-making by senior leadership.
• System Support : Aid in optimizing tools and platforms used in project execution (e.g. Smartsheet, ERP/SAP Software, Microsoft Office, OneNote, etc.).
• Continuous Improvement : Participate in lean initiatives, process optimization, and change management activities under the guidance of the Director.
• Administrative Duties : Support training coordination, meeting facilitation, and document control for PMO activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Project Execution
• Cross-Functional Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Process-Oriented Thinking
• Analytical Thinking
• Adaptability & Problem Solving
• Team Collaboration

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS and EXPERIENCES

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related discipline is required. Advanced degrees (e.g., MBA or MS) are a plus, but not required.
• Supply Chain Experience in the Food/CPG industry: 5 + years of experience in supply chain function/role with a CPG manufacturer. Food/supplement manufacturing industry experience highly preferred.
• New Product Project Management Experience: At least 3-5 years of experience supporting or managing new product development (NPD) or innovation projects.
• OEM and contract manufacturing experience: Exposure to or working knowledge of OEM or contract manufacturing processes preferred. Direct experience collaborating with third-party manufacturers is a plus.
• Continuous Improvement project experience: Familiarity with continuous improvement or Lean project environments preferred. Experience with Six Sigma methodologies is a bonus but not required.
• International and Cross-Departmental Collaboration Experience: Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders. Experience collaborating across departments or regions is preferred.
• Familiarity with New Product Innovation Processes: Basic understanding of new product development or innovation workflows (e.g. Stage Gate). Experience supporting product lifecycle activities from conceptual to launch is beneficial.
• Portfolio & Project Management Software & AI Tools : Experience with implementation and use of various portfolio and project management systems (e.g. Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Teams). Also, AI tools and technology used to improve project efficiency and reporting.
• Travel Requirements: Must be able to travel 5% for site visits or project meetings, as needed.

Additional Certifications (Beneficial):

• Project Management Certification: PMP (Project Management Professional) or other project management certifications are preferred but not required.
• Supply Chain Management Certification: Certifications like APICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) or other supply chain-related credentials are a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• The individual must possess excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills in English. Chinese language skills preferred but not required.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• The individual must apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required to stand, sit, kneel, and walk when performing this job.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds may be necessary (e.g. moving products, supplies, materials or samples).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The position is often in a typical office setting.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually light and moderate.

It is Lee Kum Kee’s policy to seek and employ the most qualified persons in all jobs in a manner which will ensure equal employment opportunity as well as administer personnel actions in a manner as to not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.