fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.
With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.
A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.
To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.
job purpose:
The Project Manager – Supply Chain Transformation is a key leadership role responsible for driving major supply chain process improvement projects and driving new ways of working. This position works closely with cross-functional teams across the organization to deliver transformative initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and support business growth. The impact of this role is significant, as it ensures projects are completed on time and within budget, directly contributing to fairlife’s reputation for innovation and operational excellence.
responsibilities:
• Responsible for Supply Chain Transformation projects, focused on IT, procurement, planning, logistics and other categories as assigned
• Lead, manage, and provide oversight to define project scope, develop and track project budgets, generate detailed project schedules with clear deliverables and timelines, identify, and assign task owners, and resource subject matter experts
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently, adhering to deadlines and ensuring all established milestones are met
• Ensure project management methodology is rigorously followed and Project Management software is being kept up to date on all Supply Chain projects
• Effectively follow project financial controls (RFI, RFA, RFP)
• Schedule and lead project review meetings providing regular progress reports to all key stakeholders and senior leadership
• Develop and lead steering committees for large, complex projects
• Identify and resolve issues that place projects or supply chain at risk
• Work collaboratively with cross functional teams to continuously improve business processes
• Utilize analytics, process mapping and tools for project life cycle management to meet business needs
• Ensure city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to projects and implementation are met
• Other responsibilities in accordance with business needs
skills/qualifications required:
• Bachelor’s degree required, PMP/PMO certification preferred
• 2-5 years’ experience in project management
• Demonstrated Supply Chain project experience and successfully implementing IT infrastructure and/or enterprise software projects strongly preferred
• Strong math and reasoning ability
• Microsoft Planner and Project Management software experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to learn and communicate advanced technical systems and processes
• Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Proficiency in English: Comfortable with both written and verbal communication, including reading and writing.
working conditions and physical requirements:
• List where necessary
• 8 hours sitting/standing/walking
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Reaching/bending requirements (if any)
• Specific atmospheric conditions- office and plant conditions
• Any other physical requirements
how fairlife nourishes you:
At fairlife, we believe in better — and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and wellbeing resources designed to support you physically, emotionally, socially, and financially, both in and out of work.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!
• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
• Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
• Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
• 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
• Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
• Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
• Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups
fairlife’s nour!sh program is designed to meet you where you are — supporting your individual wellbeing journey while enabling you to do your best work every day.
position location: Chicago, Illinois
reports to: Director, Supply Chain Transformation
travel requirements: 25%
exempt/nonexempt: exempt
*Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [email protected].
For Recruitment Agencies
At fairlife, we manage the majority of our hiring internally through our dedicated Talent Acquisition team, which is actively engaged in direct candidate sourcing. Most of our roles are filled through applications submitted via our careers site or through direct outreach by our team.
As our recruitment is primarily handled in-house, we work only occasionally with external agencies, and only those on our existing, pre-approved vendor list. At this time, we are not reviewing or expanding that list.
Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such, fairlife will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree required
- PMP/PMO certification preferred
- 2-5 years' experience in project management
- Demonstrated Supply Chain project experience and successfully implementing IT infrastructure and/or enterprise software projects strongly preferred
- Strong math and reasoning ability
- Microsoft Planner and Project Management software experience preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to learn and communicate advanced technical systems and processes
- Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Proficiency in English: Comfortable with both written and verbal communication, including reading and writing
fairlife, LLC Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical, dental, and vision options alongside wellness resources and an EAP indicate a comprehensive health offering. Supplemental protections and wellness reimbursements add depth to the coverage.
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What We Do
fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based dairy company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and value-added products to nourish consumers. With more than $1B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s growing portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health; and fairlife® Light Ice Cream. A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation. The company is driven by its values of caring for the people, animals, and planet it touches across its business. By providing nourishing products, implementing stringent care standards for animals, and stewarding efficient operations and responsible packaging, fairlife, LLC puts a focus each day on making a positive impact for all. To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com. We reserve the right to take down any posts we find to be in violation of the above, or ban users who violate these rules. Thanks for your support.
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