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Mizkan America

<div>Based in Mount Prospect, IL, Mizkan America is a subsidiary of the Mizkan Group, a global, family-owned company that has been Bringing Flavor to Life&trade; for over 220 years. As one of the leading makers of vinegars, condiments and sauces in the United States, Mizkan America maintains 12 manufacturing facilities that serve the retail, foodservice, specialty-Asian and food-ingredient trade channels. We are committed to following our two core principles: continuously challenging the status quo and delivering only the finest products for our customers. Our leadership seeks out, embraces and implements ideas for improvement from all of its employees. Transparency and accountability are two key factors that drive our company&rsquo;s overall management approach. 
We are looking for people who are seeking to deliver their best so that we can deliver ours. Above all, we&rsquo;re dedicated to maximizing the potential of our greatest assets&mdash;our team members. That&rsquo;s reflected in our ongoing commitment to recruit, develop, reward and retain our talented, multicultural workforce. We hope to see you as part of our team&rsquo;s future success! 
COMMENTS: This job description reflects assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. 
SUMMARY: The Project Commercialization Manager is an integral part of the cross-functional team and is responsible for leading the process of bringing new products or product changes to market, while ensuring adherence to the Stage Gate process. This position may support various business segments across the Mizkan portfolio, including Signature Brands, Private Brand and/or Food Service. 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
<ul><li>Lead the Commercialization process for various types of projects, as assigned:
</li></ul><ul><li>Innovation and Line Extensions
</li><li>Renovation and/or Quality Improvement
</li><li>Packaging &ndash; new, change to existing, label changes
</li><li>Cost Savings initiatives
</li><li>Other Business Continuity, e.g. alternate vendor qualifications
</li></ul><ul><li>Develop comprehensive project plans and timelines with inputs from the cross-functional team, understanding interdependencies, implications/risks, and clarity of key milestones/critical path. Seeks to understand the activities of the various functions, asking questions to drive clarity in the project approach/timeline.
</li><li>Schedule and lead regular Commercialization meetings and/or project-specific meetings as needed, supporting the Project Owner to ensure communication and drive collaboration across functions including Marketing, R&amp;D, Procurement, Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, etc., to ensure activities/actions are on track to deliver projects on time and with excellence. Frequency/timing of meetings is dependent on the needs of the brand/business and/or complexity of the project. Provide recaps of meetings on a timely basis.
</li></ul><ul><li>Monitor the progress of project action items, completed tasks, etc. from development through project completion, making tweaks to the timeline and documenting shifts/changes and highlighting constraints and risks to timing as needed.
</li><li>Prepare/submit proper forms and track status to facilitate system/spec set-ups.
</li><li>Facilitate the Stage Gate process to ensure that projects are presented for gate moves, scope updates, etc., at the appropriate time and with the proper requirements. Collaborate on the monthly agenda with project owners and business leaders.
</li><li>Provide status reports on a regular basis for each project, raising key issues to the Brand Manager or Project Owner as well as the Workstream Portfolio Manager on risks and needs.
</li>Drive/support business process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiencies within Commercialization/Stage Gate processes as well as interdepartmentally. 
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</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS: 
</h1><ul><li>BS/BA in Marketing, Business Administration, Engineering or related field is required.
</li><li>Minimum of 3-5 years of experience within a CPG environment, with 3+ years in proven project management expertise.
</li><li>Food industry experience is preferable but not required.
</li><li>Prior experience in manufacturing and/or R&amp;D is preferable.
</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
</li><li>Must be detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills.
</li><li>Must possess demonstrated ability in managing multiple projects within a specified budget and timeline.
</li><li>Ability to work effectively with all functional areas at all levels is essential.
</li><li>PMP certification preferable but not required.
</li><li>BOM structure, ERP (e.g. D365/SAP) and GS1 basic knowledge is beneficial.
</li><li>Computer literacy is required, including MS Office (including PPT, Teams) and Smartsheet/MS Project or similar project management software.
</li></ul>The annual base salary for this position ranges from $118,900 to $164,400. 
Compensation is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Short-Term Incentive and other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package. 
A full range of medical, dental, vision, 401K plus up-to-four percent (4%) match, profit sharing, wellness program, paid parental leave, long-term-care insurance, critical accident insurance, short- and long-term disability and education assistance are also available. 
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Project Commercialization Manager

<div>We are seeking a dynamic and seasoned Associate Director of Business Applications to lead our Application Development, Analytics &amp; AI team. This pivotal role will leverage Microsoft platforms, including Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Fabric, CoPilot Studio, and more, to drive innovation, enhance efficiency, and provide strategic insights across the organization. This leadership position requires both strategic vision and tactical expertise, excellence in business processes, and a deep understanding of Microsoft platforms.
THIS IS NOT A REMOTE ROLE, IT IS ON-SITE AT OUR CORPORATE HQ IN MOUNT PROSPECT, IL.
 
RELOCATION IS PROVIDED. 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership and Strategy:
<ul><li>Develop and implement IT strategies for application development, analytics, and AI in collaboration with key business partners to ensure alignment with business goals.
</li><li>Lead, mentor, and manage a team of solution architects, developers, analysts, and third-party providers.
</li><li>Foster a culture of customer focus, world-class quality, and effective communication, emphasizing decisive, fast-moving solutions, quick and constructive conflict resolution, and a &quot;no barriers&quot; mentality.
</li></ul><ul><li>Application Development:
<ul><li>Oversee the design, development, and deployment of all applications that IT supports within Mizkan. This currently includes Microsoft platforms of D365, Power Platform, and CoPilot Studio, Fabric, and other tools such as Boomi, To Increase to support EDI and integrations to third party systems such as MercuryGate, Exceedra, Coupa, Blue Yonder, Dynaway, Fastpath, Boomi, To Increase, etc.
</li><li>Ensure best practices in software development, including agile methodologies and use of DevOps.
</li><li>Manage the lifecycle of applications, from concept, development, testing, delivery, and maintenance.
</li><li>Implement robust D365 security practices to ensure segregation of duties and effective license management using FastPath.
</li></ul></li><li>Analytics and AI:
<ul><li>Implement and manage analytics solutions to provide actionable insights.
</li><li>Utilize Power BI and other tools to create dashboards and reports.
</li><li>Drive data-driven decision-making across the organization.
</li><li>Support the AI strategy for the organization through implementation
</li></ul></li><li>Project Management:
<ul><li>Lead and manage IT projects, ensuring timely delivery and within budget.
</li><li>Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution
</li><li>Monitor project progress and address any issues or risks.
</li><li>Document business requirements, identify and implement solutions to address
</li></ul></li><li>Technology and Innovation:
<ul><li>Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies with focus on application development, analytics, and AI
</li><li>Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to enhance business and IT capabilities.
</li><li>Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
</li></ul></li></ul>Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent experience
</li><li>Proven experience in IT leadership roles, with a focus on application development and analytics.
</li><li>6 years expertise in implementing or supporting Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance &amp; Operations, Power Platform, and integration tools such as Boomi
</li><li>Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, including agile and DevOps, firsthand experience preferred
</li><li>Understand the concept and support of EDI transactions
</li><li>Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
</li><li>Effective communication and people skills.
</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
</li></ul><ul><li>A passion for learning, teamed with business sense and time management, and you know how to manage expectations effectively across stakeholders
</li><li>Experience managing and selecting external vendor partners
</li><li>Curiosity to seek out innovative technologies and industry standards, best practices, and trends and apply them to day-to-day delivery
</li><li>You know how to apply best practices in software architecture design and development to solve mission critical business opportunities
</li><li>Comfortable facilitating discussions with cross functional teams across business areas &amp; processes; outline options, pros and cons of design decisions and know when to challenge &lsquo;what is&rsquo; with what&rsquo;s &lsquo;better.
</li>Experience in CPG, Food Manufacturing environments. 
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</li></ul>The annual base salary for this position ranges from $185,300 to $210,000.
Compensation is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Short-Term Incentive and other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package.
A full range of medical, dental, vision, 401K plus up-to-four percent (4%) match, profit sharing, wellness program, paid parental leave, long-term-care insurance, critical accident insurance, short- and long-term disability and education assistance are also available. 
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Associate Director Business Applications, (D365, F&O, BI, AI)

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Project Commercialization Manager

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