Awakened Foods, LLC was created in 2021 through the combination of two Powerhouse brands – Ka-Pop! Snacks and Bubba’s Fine Foods. Ka-Pop! was founded in 2017 to bring authenticity, taste, and joy back to healthy snacking. Bubba’s is a grain-free, keto, and paleo snacking platform. We are expanding our reach to get more consumers better-for-you food options for which they can be excited.
Located in Loveland, CO, Dustin Finkel leads our Company and is supported by a leadership team composed of CPG industry veterans. We bring the best of big and small food together, fueled by a relentless entrepreneurial spirit. Our advisors and investors also represent some of the most prominent leaders in the Natural Foods industry. Visit www.awakenedfoods.com for more information.
We are growing very rapidly across channels and have set ambitious goals for the next few years to help make us one of the fastest-growing companies in the grocery store!
The role will report to the PMO and will support the management of the organization’s branded, private label, and CoMan projects. This person will work closely with R&D, Operations, Marketing, and Leadership to execute all projects with precision and excellence. This person will also work with Purchasing for new raw materials. More details can be found in the Job Description.
As a vital member of the team, this position requires a highly motivated individual who is not afraid to take ownership of projects and objectives. A successful candidate is quick-thinking, ready to wear all kinds of hats, and eager to ride the exciting waves of a start-up culture. The position will be part of a deeply committed team to the mission and the joy of great food. The Company is in growth mode and will highly value applicants with the desire, drive, collaboration, and creativity to help shape the future of the Company. This all-encompassing position will require flexibility, strong attention to detail, minimal travel (if any), and a can-do attitude as our Company grows. We are still small, so be ready to help chip in for every aspect of the business. This is not a “9-5” role; it will require passion, dedication, and a willingness to drive the business forward – a “do whatever it takes” mentality! We have seen tremendous growth and have a great support network. With our small team, you will be a massive part of the company/family, so a solid cultural fit is critical!
Get ready to live the brand! Bring your passion for both health and fitness and get excited to impact the culture & direction of the Awakened Foods team!
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (this is not all-encompassing. Stay on your feet… Duties and responsibilities may change):
- Support Purchasing with new suppliers for pricing, samples, and testing
- Manage inventory for R&D of all projects and ingredients
- Prepare and package outgoing R&D samples for ship out to clients with correct labeling, weight, and packaging
- Input test recipes into corresponding spreadsheets with notes from test day as needed
- Updating pricing and nutritional information into master sheets when specs or suppliers change
- R&D Project Assistance
- Gathering of data to assist in the creation of quotes and contracts for R&D or co-man projects
- Updating project management tools
- Project Certification Submissions
- Gathering of data to submit based on certifying agency requirements of ingredients and packaging
- Maintaining all certifications up to date in brand/client files
- Printing and mailing or emailing project quotes for new and continuing projects
- Detailed notes management for internal and external meetings
- Prepare communications, such as memos, emails, invoices, reports, and other correspondence
- Create and maintain filing systems, both electronic and physical
- Performs a range of staff and/or operational support activities; may serve as a liaison with other departments on operational matters.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Requirements):
- Previous experience working in project management
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to manage complex timelines, Gantt Charts, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent time-management skills
- Proven ability to multitask, prioritize and organize efficiently
- Positive, upbeat, and professional attitude when interacting with everyone
- Ability to meet tight timelines
- Available to work flexible hours and days as needed to meet business demands
Nice-to-Have’s:
- CPG experience, especially in the Food Space
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