Product Manager

Product Manager Job Summary:

The Product Manager will be the central owner for Pompeian’s Private Label customer portfolio ensuring all items are organized, accurate, and moving from concept to launch smoothly. Reporting to the Director of Innovation, this role supports Sales heavily while partnering closely with Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Marketing. This position also requires all packaging artwork is produced to exact specifications. The role will manage all final artwork approvals and requires a hands-on, detail-oriented professional who enjoys driving projects forward and keeping all tasks running smoothly and on time. This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days in office at Pompeian Baltimore HQ. at 4201 Pulaski Highway. 

Product Manager Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, or related field required
• 1–3 years in product management experience, project coordination, or similar roles required
• Project Management skills required
• Sharp attention to detail, specifically with artwork, specs, and data
• Experience working cross‑functionally with Operations and Marketing teams
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent organization and multitasking abilities
• Experience with packaging artwork preferred and familiarity with Private Label
• CPG or food industry background preferred
• ERP or item setup system experience preferred
• Experience managing or directing creative roles preferred 

Product Manager Pay & Perks:

• Starting range is 75-95K with opportunities for advancement
• 401K
• 401K matching
• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance, 100% monthly premium funded by Pompeian for a single or family 
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Paid vacation, 40 hours paid sick leave, 9 paid holidays, 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, 2026 Top Workplace in manufacturing, compensation & benefits and one of Maryland healthiest business

Product Manager Job Responsibilities:

Own All Private Label Projects

• Serve as the point person for all Private Label and oversees commercialization for certain Private Label items as necessary, across Innovation, Sales, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations
• Build and manage project timelines and trackers while keeping all stakeholders aligned and informed

Artwork & Packaging Management

• Ensure all artwork is produced accurately, on time, and aligned with specifications, regulatory requirements, and customer standards
• Review artwork for accuracy (nutritional's, claims, ingredients, dyelines, UPC placement, etc.
• Coordinate between Graphic Designers, Regulatory, Quality, printers, and packaging vendors

New Item Development

• Partner with Sales and Innovation to move new items from ideas through samples, approvals, and launch
• Coordinate samples, packaging requirements, artwork routes, and internal reviews
• Track customers and other customer requests and manage deadlines

Item Setup, UPCs & Systems

• 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

Sales Support

• Build, update, and clean up sales slides and sell sheets
• Support Sales in preparing for customer meetings and line reviews
• Maintain an organized library of item information

Quality, Regulatory & Compliance Support

• Track and manage 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

Operations & Launch Readiness

• Align with Operations on production timing, packaging, inventory, and launch status
• Manage packaging transitions and reformulations
• Communicate risks and timeline changes proactively

Project Management & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain a full tracker of all items, timelines, statuses, and ownership
• Identify ways to streamline processes and reduce bottlenecks
• Provide summary updates to Innovation and Sales leadership

General

• Align with company mission, goals and values
• Ensure all environmental projects comply with company goals
• Perform all other duties and tasks assigned

                            " Pompeian is a company that doesn't just talk about values - we live and breathe them every single day" 

                                                                              Chrissy, Director of Brand Management 

About us: The Olive Oil People – is America's largest national brand of olive oil, bestselling vinegars and a variety of cooking sprays. Farmer owned and Baltimore based since 1906, Pompeian is a family of olive farmers and olive oil craftsmen whose passion, expertise and dedication bring the best-tasting, highest-quality olive oils to kitchens everywhere. Upholding the highest quality standards, Pompeian conducts daily testing through our in-house quality assurance team in the state-of-the-art Pompeian Quality Control and Research & Development Center ensuring each bottle is always at peak freshness. Inspired by heritage and tradition, Pompeian products are rooted in authenticity and crafted for quality and great taste. To learn more about Pompeian please visit Pompeian.com and LinkedIn