General Role Description
- The New Product Development Coordinator manages day-to-day project activities from concept through pilot to commercialization, ensuring seamless execution across all development stages.
- This role serves as the operational backbone of the Innovation/ New Product Development team, stewarding project management systems, organizing documentation, and coordinating cross-functionally, as well as leading the development of adjacency product launches.
Core Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day NPD projects from concept through pilot to commercialization stages
- Execute agile stage-gate processes, including timelines, cross-functional check-ins, COGS tracking, formulation monitoring, and feasibility assessments
- Maintain organized and current briefs, specifications, and trial documentation
- Coordinate development activities with R&D, Procurement, Supply Chain, FSQA, and Marketing
- Build and refine documentation and improve processes across the Innovation team
- Spearhead product development for adjacent products
- Facilitate administrative work for consumer insights including product improvement initiatives, in-home usage tests, and potential central location tests
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- 2-3 years of experience in project coordination or similar role in CPG industry, preferably in food
- Strong project management skills with proficiency in tools like Asana or similar platforms
- Excellent organizational abilities with keen attention to detail
- Cross-functional coordination and communication skills
- Understanding of product development processes and stage-gate methodologies
- Capacity to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in documentation management and tracking systems
- Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Aptitude for collaborating effectively across multiple departments
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and timelines
Nice to Haves
- Experience with COGS analysis and formulation tracking
- Familiarity with consumer insights methodologies
- Experience in the seafood or protein industry
- Understanding of DTC businesses
