Project Management Coordinator

Project Management Coordinator

Lief Labs is a premier formulation, product development, and manufacturing partner for leading dietary supplement brands. Our world-class R&D and Product Development teams create innovative, great-tasting formulations, while our state-of-the-art cGMP manufacturing facility delivers scalable, turnkey solutions that help entrepreneurial companies build and grow successful brands.

Lief is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Management Coordinator to join our Product Development team in Valencia, CA. In this critical role, you will help drive the successful development and launch of new products by supporting cross-functional projects from concept through commercialization.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy coordinating multiple priorities, and have experience in the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing industry, we want to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to partner with teams across Product Development, Finance, Quality, Operations, and Regulatory Affairs while building your project management expertise and making a meaningful impact on innovative product launches.

What You'll Do

As a Project Management Coordinator, you will play a key role in keeping projects on track, ensuring clear communication, and helping teams meet critical milestones.

Project Coordination & Execution

• Support Project Managers with planning, execution, monitoring, and completion of development projects.
• Ensure project activities align with established goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Track project milestones and proactively follow up on action items.

Scheduling & Budget Support

• Coordinate project schedules and timelines across multiple departments.
• Partner with Finance and project stakeholders to monitor budgets and project costs.
• Help ensure project resources are effectively allocated and utilized.

Risk Management

• Identify potential project risks, delays, or bottlenecks.
• Assist in developing mitigation plans and escalating issues when necessary.
• Support teams in resolving challenges and maintaining project momentum.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain project plans, timelines, status reports, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor project performance and provide updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Stakeholder Communication

• Facilitate project meetings and provide updates on key milestones and challenges.
• Document meeting minutes, action items, and project decisions.
• Foster collaboration and alignment among cross-functional teams.
• Communicate project objectives, expectations, and timelines effectively.

Compliance & Quality

• Support adherence to company standards, regulatory requirements, and quality expectations.
• Help ensure projects are executed in compliance with applicable industry regulations and internal procedures.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in business management or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of project coordination, project support, or related experience.
• Experience supporting projects within a regulated environment such as the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, food supplement, or related industry.
• Proficiency with project management tools and software.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting product development projects from concept through launch.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical or nutraceutical quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• Interest and willingness to pursue PMP certification within 1-2 years.

Skills That Will Help You Succeed

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and project follow-through
• Ability to build relationships across cross-functional teams
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Adaptability in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Proactive mindset with a continuous improvement approach

Why Join Lief?

At Lief, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to innovative products that improve lives while working alongside passionate professionals dedicated to excellence. We value collaboration, accountability, and professional growth, and we're committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive.

Whether you're looking to expand your project management expertise or take the next step in your career, this role offers meaningful exposure to the full product development lifecycle and opportunities to grow within a collaborative organization.

Physical & Work Environment

This position requires occasional standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 15 pounds. Work is performed in a professional environment with low-to-moderate noise levels. Employees may be exposed to raw materials that include common allergens such as milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soy.

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Rate: $26.00 - $35.00 per hour

Starting pay is determined by several factors including experience, skills, education, training, and market conditions.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Participation
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Benefits
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Lief is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, or sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Suppose you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran. In that case, you have the right to request accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center due to your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the Lief Human Resources department.

Lief will consider employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Lief uses E-Verify to confirm work eligibility in the United States. E-Verify compares the information on your Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to official government records.