Product Manager

Pompeian Inc is seeking a Product Manager to steward its Private Label portfolio from concept through launch in a hybrid Baltimore setting. This role collaborates closely with Sales, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Marketing to ensure on-time delivery and that all artwork approvals meet specifications and customer standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for all Private Label activities and oversee commercialization for select items across Innovation, Sales, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations.
• Develop and manage project timelines and trackers, keeping all stakeholders aligned and informed.
• Ensure artwork is produced accurately and on time, aligned with specifications, regulatory requirements, and customer standards.
• Review artwork for accuracy of nutritionals, claims, ingredients, dyelines, UPC placement, and related details.
• Coordinate among Graphic Designers, Regulatory, Quality, printers, and packaging vendors.
• Partner with Sales and Innovation to move new items from ideas to samples, approvals, and launch.
• Coordinate samples, packaging requirements, artwork routes, and internal reviews.
• Track customer requests and manage deadlines.
• Own the end-to-end item setup process.
• Create and track UPCs, item numbers, pack information, pallet details, and system data.
• Collaborate with Operations and Finance to ensure accuracy.
• Build, update, and maintain sales slides and sell sheets.
• Support Sales in preparing for customer meetings and line reviews.
• Maintain an organized library of item information.
• Track ingredient lists, label copy, claims, certifications, COAs, and specs.
• Ensure packaging meets all regulatory and customer requirements before final artwork release.
• Support responses to customer quality requests.
• Align with Operations on production timing, packaging, inventory, and launch status.
• Manage packaging transitions and reformulations.
• Communicate risks and timeline changes proactively.
• Maintain a comprehensive tracker of all items, timelines, statuses, and ownership.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and reduce bottlenecks.
• Provide summary updates to Innovation and Sales leadership.
• Align with the company's mission, goals, and values and ensure environmental projects meet company objectives.
• Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field is required.
• Typically 1 to 3+ years of experience in product management, project coordination, or related roles.
• Proven project management skills.
• Strong attention to detail, especially with artwork, specifications, and data.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Operations and Marketing teams.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong organization and multitasking abilities.

Technologies

• PowerPoint
• Excel

Benefits

• Salary range starting at $75,000 – $95,000 with opportunities for advancement
• 401K
• 401K matching
• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance with 100% monthly premium funded by Pompeian for a single or family plan
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Paid vacation, 40 hours paid sick leave, 9 paid holidays, and 2 paid floating holidays
• Annual safety shoe allowance
• Paid time off for Jury Duty, Bereavement Leave, and Volunteer Events
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Free Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members
• Employee-led programs for wellness, diversity, and planned community events
• Educational Assistance Program
• Family Scholarship Program
• Opportunity to work with a 2025 USA Today Top Workplace, a 2026 Top Workplace in manufacturing, compensation & benefits, and one of Maryland’s healthiest businesses