Project Manager

Company Overview Baldwin Richardson Foods is focused on enriching the flavor of life. As a full‑service liquid products supplier and strategic partner to the food and beverage industry, we combine formulation expertise and unique packaging options with robust processing capabilities to produce high‑quality sauces, toppings, syrups, fillings, and shelf‑stable beverages for the world’s most iconic Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands, and food service companies. Our state‑of‑the‑art Innovation & Culinary Center transforms trends and culinary inspiration into legendary products through an award‑winning commercialization process. In addition to producing finished goods for the private label sector, we manufacture and market Mrs. Richardson’s dessert sauces and Nance’s mustards/condiments. We operate headquarters and a manufacturing facility in Macedon, New York; a Culinary Innovation Center in Westmont, Illinois; and additional offices and manufacturing facilities in Williamson, New York; Pennsauken, New Jersey; and Corona, California. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Project Manager within the Product Commercialization group to coordinate cross‑enterprise resources and deliver complex, medium‑impact commercialization projects from ideation through seamless transition to manufacturing. The role reports into our Macedon, New York manufacturing plant and provides thought leadership and portfolio‑level reporting to the Executive Leadership Team. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership and influence by ensuring a collaborative, team‑based approach to advancing projects through the phase/gate process; deliver projects that meet business intent, timeline, and cost commitments while aligning with long‑term business strategy. Adapt quickly to changes, evolving timelines, and challenges, staying flexible, solution‑oriented, and focused on what drives the project forward. Manage project portfolios of low to moderate complexity for new product commercialization, ensuring stakeholders are engaged and impacts on manufacturing operations are identified, understood, and mitigated. Identify, coordinate, and secure cross‑functional resources outside the Product Commercialization team to enable successful execution through full‑scale production and implementation; maintain visibility to manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and packaging initiatives across the enterprise, guiding interdependencies with new product commercialization. Collaborate with the Product Commercialization team to identify process enhancements, automation opportunities, and support training of best practices. Required Education Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field. Educational requirements may be superseded by related company experience. Required Experience Minimum of three (3) years’ experience leading teams, planning, and executing commercialization and/or capital projects in a manufacturing setting. Direct leadership or collaboration experience with multiple functions, including commercial teams, R&D, Manufacturing, Engineering, and EHS/Quality. Experience implementing and administering programs is preferred. Experience with regulatory authorities (OSHA, EPA, USDA) is a plus. Manufacturing experience. Preferred Education/Experience Master’s degree. PMP Certification. Food and/or beverage equipment manufacturing experience. Benefits Base pay within an internal range depending on skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Comprehensive benefits package, including low‑premium and out‑of‑pocket cost medical, dental, and vision coverage. 401(k) with company match. Generous sick and vacation time. Nine paid holidays, birthday and floating holidays, and volunteer time. Additional benefits not listed here. #J-18808-Ljbffr