JOB FILLED - Project Manager - Joe Produce | Produce Jobs, Produce Careers, Agriculture Jobs, Agriculture Careers

JOB FILLED - Project Manager

Job Description: 

Military Produce Group is the premier provider of fresh fruits, vegetables and plants to the commissaries in the eastern part of the United States and to select overseas commissaries.  We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of produce available and guarantee low prices and healthy solutions to our military families.  Our mission is to remain quality focused, service driven and patron inspired.
We now have an opportunity for a Project Manager to join our team in Norfolk, VA.

The Project Manager will manage and supervise all aspects of Military Produce Group’s (MPG) Farmers to Families Program, including engaging partners; program development and management; and staff management. In coordination with MPG’s Senior Management, the Project Manager will assist in vendor management, purchasing, transportation, and evaluation for this program as assigned and is accountable for all program reporting, data collection, and contract compliance.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Project Management Certification and/or seven years of experience in program/team management.
  • Five years’ experience in produce/dairy procurement required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Proven track record of success working in a busy environment, meeting deadlines, and managing multiple priorities.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Outstanding customer relations abilities and a positive attitude.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

This is a full time, exempt, salaried position which will require less than 25% travel.

Compensation/Salary: 
DOE

Still can't find your dream job?

Try one of our other ways to search!