Project Manager

ABOUT US AT KINDER'S:

We are a fast-growing company working hard to bring amazing flavor solutions to consumers that are as exciting and delicious as they are simple to use. Whether we are serving the emerging cook or seasoned pro, we are 100% committed to our mission of bringing awesome flavor to consumers wherever and whenever they are looking for it and in whatever form they want it in be it seasonings, sauces, gravies, marinades, or anything else we can dream up. We drive hard to be the most quality-obsessed, innovative company in any market we serve and while we have experienced tremendous growth over the last 5 years, we think we are just getting started. We love our consumers and are fired up to be part of their flavor journey, and we need more great people to help us continue to raise the bar for what consumers think is even possible in their own kitchens.

Today, we have over 100 products sold nationwide at retailers including Costco, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Whole Foods, Sprouts, Kroger, Safeway and many more. While we have been around for over 75 years, we have experienced explosive growth in the last 5 years and are now a top 5 brand in the U.S. in multiple flavor categories including seasoning blends, BBQ sauce, and wing sauce. To keep our momentum rolling, we need more passionate flavor advocates and builders to come and join our team and help us reach every kitchen across the U.S. and maybe even the world.

How You Will Have an Impact at Kinder’s: The Project Manager at Kinder’s will support critical commercialization, optimization, and product migration initiatives across key product lines. You will be responsible for executing projects that impact the company’s growth, profitability, and operational efficiency. This role requires a detail-oriented project manager with strong project management skills, analytical capabilities, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.  

Key Responsibilities:

Project Execution: 

• Manage assigned projects to ensure timely and successful execution. 
• Create and maintain detailed project plans including scope, timelines, and deliverables. 
• Identify risks and work with teams to develop mitigation strategies. 
• Ensure alignment of project goals with business objectives. 

Commercialization: 

• Support commercialization planning for new product launches. 
• Assist cross-functional efforts to migrate product lines or platforms. 
• Manage commercialization activities across departments. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication: 

• Collaborate with other project managers and departments to ensure consistent execution. 
• Serve as liaison between departments for assigned projects. 
• Provide project status updates and flag issues to leadership. 

What You Bring to the Table 

Education / Experience 

• 5-7 years of experience in project management, business operations, or CPG-related roles. 
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical mindset, and attention to detail. 
• Strong financial acumen and comfort reviewing and preparing financial information and presentations detailing financial metrics and analysis. 
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. 
• Proficiency in project management tools (Wrike experience a plus). 
• PMP certification or equivalent project management training is a plus. 
• Bachelor's degree. 

Personal Characteristics 

• Growth mindset with an excitement to learn (and teach). 
• Passionate people-lover excited by the opportunity to build strong relationships with teammates and consumers. 
• Thrive in a dynamic, lean, and agile environment. 
• Collaborative mindset with an ability to find creative solutions. 
• Self-starter who takes initiative and is willing to speaks their mind. 
• Excited to be part of a fast-moving team with the ability to be a leader and a follower where required. 

Things About the Way We Work 

• No two days here are the same.
• We try to be good team members and good communicators, but we don’t live by hierarchy and structure – everyone is a difference maker here.
• We make a lot of decisions in the face of incomplete information – our team embraces ambiguity and tries to make good decisions fast rather than great decisions slow. 
• We believe our job is to take smart risk, not to eliminate risk. 
• We believe in growing our skills and becoming a better company with more managerial expertise, but we are an entrepreneurial company at heart. 
• We aren’t trying to be average – we want to do exceptional things and we are willing to work hard to achieve them. 

Location & Travel 

The position will be based out of our 40,000 sq. foot office in Walnut Creek, CA. We strongly believe in the power of culture and community and have a hybrid work structure with 4 days in the office on a weekly basis to encourage collaboration and personal connections that will allow us to better serve our customers and consumer and to have more fun. Some travel may be required for this role on a periodic basis, but likely with significant advance notice.   

The expected starting salary range for this role is $125,000- $145,000 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs.