Project Manager

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8. 

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell’s…

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s.   Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How you will make history here...

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing projects that drive transformation and continuous improvement throughout our Pepperidge Farm bakery manufacturing plant. This role oversees capital and operational projects across multiple departments, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. The Project Manager works closely with internal teams and external contractors to align resources, minimize disruption to operations, and achieve project goals that enhance safety, quality, capacity, and efficiency.

What you will do...

• Project Planning & Execution

o Lead the planning and execution of transformation projects across the plant, from concept to completion.

o Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines in partnership with plant leadership.

o Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.

• Cross-Functional Coordination

o Work closely with operations, maintenance, quality, engineering, sanitation, and other stakeholders to ensure project goals align with plant priorities.

o Coordinate project activities to minimize impact on production schedules and food safety standards.

o Facilitate regular project meetings and status updates to keep stakeholders informed.

• Contractor & Vendor Management

o Serve as the main point of contact for contractors, vendors, and consultants.

o Oversee contractor onboarding, safety compliance, and adherence to plant rules and procedures.

o Negotiate timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful completion of work.

• Risk Management & Problem Solving

o Identify risks and develop mitigation plans to keep projects on track.

o Troubleshoot project challenges in real-time, making adjustments as needed to ensure successful execution.

• Budget & Reporting

o Manage project budgets, ensuring financial controls and cost-tracking are in place.

o Report on project progress, KPIs, and variances to plant leadership.

• Change Management & Communication

o Support change management initiatives related to project implementations.

o Develop clear communication plans to update leadership and frontline employees about upcoming changes.

• Continuous Improvement

o Identify opportunities to streamline project delivery and resource allocation.

o Standardize project management tools and templates to improve consistency and predictability across all initiatives.

Who you will work with...

• Reporting into Maintenance Manager

What you will bring to the table... (Must Have)

• Associate's Degree
• 2+ years of experience managing capital or operations projects in a manufacturing environment
• Experience coordinating with contracts and vendors
• Proficiency in project management software (MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar).

It would be great if you have... (Nice to Have)

• Bachelor's Degree
• 4+ years of experience managing capital or operational projects in a food manufacturing or CPG environment
• Familiarity with Lean, TPM, or Six Sigma principles a plus.
• PMP or other project management certification

Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between 

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.