Project Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Project Coordinator/Administrator
Location: Jericho, NY (On-Site)

FLSA Status:  Exempt
Reports to: Director of Innovation and Commercialization

Tasty Brands is a well-established, rapidly growing national company focused on providing great-tasting, nutritious food for K12 school foodservice customers and private brands of select retailers. Emphasizing collaboration, best practices, and continuous improvement, we seek individuals who want to build a long-term career and be part of a successful story. Our most successful people are self-starters, work well with others, see the big picture, and enjoy winning.

We have an exceptional team of motivated professionals who work well together in a fun, team-spirited environment. Our mission is guided by our core values – urgency, accountability, proactivity, teamwork, and integrity. We are looking for the next “great fit” to join our expanding team!

  Position Summary:

The Project Coordinator/Administrator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and driving the successful execution of cross-functional projects from concept through completion. This role serves as a central point of communication among internal departments to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with company objectives in the food manufacturing space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with coordinating project activities and timelines. 
• Maintain project schedules and track key milestones. 
• Monitor project tasks and follow up with team members regarding deadlines. 
• Support project managers with day-to-day project administration. 
• Assist in identifying and communicating project issues or delays.
• Schedule meetings and prepare agendas. 
• Document meeting notes and track action items. 
• Communicate project updates to team members 
• Coordinate activities between departments, vendors, suppliers and external partners.
• Maintain project files, reports, and related documentation. 
• Prepare status reports and project updates. 
• Track project expenses and assist with budget reporting. 
• Ensure documentation is organized, accurate, and up to date.
• Assist with purchase orders, invoices, and vendor documentation. 
• Support contract and document management activities. 
• Perform other project-related administrative duties as assigned.

  Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Minimum of 2 years of project coordination, administrative, operations, manufacturing, or related experience. Food experience a plus. 
• Experience supporting multiple projects simultaneously preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work on-site in Long Island, NY, and collaborate effectively in a team environment.