Commercialization & Project Management Manager

Job Description

Job Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AT CK SNACKS Commercialization & Project Management Manager

Can be based out of any of the following locations:

Grand Rapids, MI | South Beloit, IL | Easton, PA
1st Shift | Full-Time | $75,000 - $95,000 annually depending on experience

BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH A GROWING FOOD MANUFACTURER

At CK Snacks, we make great snacks — but our people are what make our company successful.

We are a growing snack food manufacturer with operations in Grand Rapids, Michigan; South Beloit, Illinois; and Easton, Pennsylvania. We are looking for dependable, motivated people who want more than just their next job. We want team members who are ready to learn, contribute, grow, and build a career with us.

We are currently looking for a Commercialization & Project Management Manager  to join our team.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Commercialization & Project Management Manager (CPMM) you own and lead the commercialization process across the organization by establishing project management standards, overseeing the project portfolio, developing commercialization processes, and ensuring successful execution of strategic customer and internal initiatives.

This role is responsible for ensuring the organization can successfully scale commercialization activities while balancing customer expectations, operational capabilities, profitability, and long-term business objectives.

In this role, you will:

1. Own the Commercialization Portfolio

• Oversee all customer commercialization projects across the business
• Prioritize projects based on strategic value and organizational capacity
• Ensure project resources are aligned with business priorities
• Monitor portfolio health, risks, and execution performance

Translation: Own the big picture and make sure the organization is working on the right things.

2. Lead Project Management Resources

• Direct and mentor Commercialization & Project Management (Specialists)
• Establish project management standards and expectations
• Support project teams in resolving complex challenges
• Drive accountability for project execution across the organization

Translation: Build and lead the project management function.

3. Drive Strategic Customer Launches

• Lead high-profile customer launches and business initiatives
• Serve as executive escalation point for critical projects
• Coordinate leadership involvement when needed
• Ensure strategic projects meet customer and company expectations

Translation: Own the projects that matter most.

4. Build Commercialization Processes and Systems

• Develop stage-gate processes, templates, and project governance
• Standardize reporting, timelines, and risk management tools
• Improve commercialization workflows across all facilities
• Reduce launch cycle times and improve execution consistency

Translation: Create the system that allows projects to scale successfully.

5. Manage Risk and Business Readiness

• Monitor commercialization risks across the organization
• Lead mitigation planning for capacity, supply chain, quality, and timing concerns
• Escalate business risks to leadership
• Ensure launches are operationally ready before execution

Translation: Identify business problems before customers do.

6. Align Cross-Functional Leadership Teams

• Partner with Operations, Sales, Procurement, Quality, Finance, and R&D leaders
• Facilitate executive project reviews
• Resolve competing priorities and resource conflicts
• Drive collaboration between departments

Translation: Break down silos and keep everyone aligned.

7. Develop Business Improvement Initiatives

• Lead operational improvement projects
• Support ERP, system, and process enhancement initiatives
• Measure commercialization performance and identify opportunities
• Drive continuous improvement efforts

Translation: Make the business better, not just busier.

How the CPMM Wins (KPI's)

Portfolio Performance

• Percentage of projects completed on time
• Portfolio milestone achievement
• Commercialization cycle time reduction

Strategic Execution

• Successful major customer launches
• Customer satisfaction during commercialization
• Revenue realized from launched projects

Organizational Effectiveness

• Improved cross-functional alignment
• Reduced project bottlenecks
• Team productivity improvements

Financial Impact

• Reduced launch costs
• Improved project profitability
• Reduced commercialization-related disruptions

Best One-Sentence Definition

• "Lead the organization's commercialization strategy, project portfolio, and execution processes to ensure customer commitments become profitable realities."

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

You may be a great fit for our team if you:

• 5-7+ years’ experience in applicable field
• Experience with managing major customer and strategic initiatives
• Experience leading others
• Are dependable and take pride in doing quality work.
• Work well as part of a team.
• Are willing to learn and take on new challenges.
• Can successfully perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

WHY CK SNACKS? A JOB SHOULD BE MORE THAN A PAYCHECK.

We want our employees to have an opportunity to build something here — skills, relationships, financial stability, and a career.

We offer:

Competitive Pay
Competitive wages with opportunities for growth and advancement.

Health & Wellness Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and other benefit options designed to support employees and their families starting on day one.

401(k) Retirement Savings
Build toward your future with our company-sponsored retirement program. Company match of 100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2%.

Paid Time Off & Holidays
Because life outside of work matters, too.

Career Growth
We believe in developing talent and creating opportunities for employees to grow within the organization.

A Growing Company
Join an organization that continues to invest in its people, facilities, equipment, capabilities, and future.

THE DETAILS

Position: Commercialization and Project Management Manager

Location: Grand Rapids, MI, South Beloit, IL or Easton, PA
Department: Sales
Reports To: General Manager and VP of Sales
Shift: 1st Shift 
Employment Type: Full-Time 
Pay:  Commensurate with experience, with an annual salary range of $75,000–$95,000.

Overtime: This is an exempt position and is not eligible for overtime.

Travel: Willingness to travel between all three locations when needed.

READY FOR YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY?

If you’re looking for a company where you can contribute, grow, and be part of a team that is building for the future, we’d like to meet you.

Apply today to join the CK Snacks team at

MAKE GREAT SNACKS. BUILD A GREAT CAREER. Equal Employment Opportunity

CK Snacks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

CK Snacks provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.

1st Shift - Monday - Friday