Junior Project Manager

Junior Project Manager Contract type Freelance Location Minneapolis , MN Specialty Retail Salary 24.50 Remote No Reference 516851 Contact name Taylor Boguch Job description Project Manager – (9306) Employment Type: Freelance We are seeking a Junior Project Manager to lead regulated food labeling, packaging, and specification review activities. This individual will manage end-to-end review workflows, ensuring product information and packaging materials are accurate, compliant, and approved on schedule across multiple product categories. Core Responsibilities Lead the review and approval of product specifications, packaging artwork, and food-labeling content for assigned products and categories. Assess Nutrition Facts panels, ingredient lists, allergen disclosures, nutrient-content claims, and other required label components for accuracy and regulatory alignment. Compare packaging proofs and keylines against approved specifications and applicable labeling requirements. Identify discrepancies and compliance risks; document required revisions and provide clear, actionable feedback to stakeholders and supplier partners. Coordinate open issues, artwork updates, approvals, and release milestones across concurrent projects. Apply sound judgment to resolve routine compliance questions and elevate complex or ambiguous matters as appropriate. Maintain complete project records, including review status, decisions, outstanding actions, and stakeholder communications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to support accurate, timely packaging releases. Required Qualifications Hands-on experience reviewing and approving product specifications and labels for packaged food products. Working knowledge of FDA food-labeling requirements, including Nutrition Facts, ingredients, allergen declarations, nutrient-content claims, and mandatory label elements. Ability to independently identify labeling issues, determine corrective actions, and document approval decisions. Experience supporting food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, retail food, or related regulated product environments. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple labeling, packaging, or specification-review projects within tight timelines. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate regulatory findings into actionable guidance. Proficiency with Excel, Word, SharePoint, and business systems used to track reviews, approvals, and outstanding work. Preferred Qualifications Experience with USDA-regulated food labeling. Experience supporting private-label products or supplier approval processes. Familiarity with PLM, specification-management, or label-approval platforms. Experience managing labeling changes, supplier corrections, and regulatory approval workflows. Background in high-volume food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, or retail environments. What Makes a Great Candidate The ideal candidate combines practical food-labeling regulatory expertise with exceptional organization and attention to detail. They can evaluate technical requirements independently, manage a high volume of concurrent reviews, and communicate clear direction that helps partners resolve issues quickly and confidently. Benefits offered See Benefits #J-18808-Ljbffr 24 Seven Talent