Posted: 28 January
Offer description
Job Description:
The Manager of New Product Introduction (NPI) will spearhead the standardization, optimization, and enhancement of our new product commercialization lifecycle across four manufacturing facilities.
* Standardization & Optimization: Implement and refine operational practices to enhance customer interactions and elevate the NPI process.
* Project Leadership: Oversee approximately 300-500 project launches annually with timelines as short as one month, ensuring efficiency and quality.
* Transformative Leadership: Drive change by standardizing workflows, fostering collaboration, and enhancing team capabilities.
* Customer-Centric Approach: Lead onboarding processes, maintain rigorous quality standards, and conduct regular customer satisfaction assessments.
* Metrics & KPIs: Establish and monitor measurable goals to ensure optimal effectiveness of NPI processes.
* Collaboration & Team Building: Cultivate a culture of active listening, critical thinking, and cross-functional alignment across operational and commercial teams.
Requirements:
* Education: BS in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering, Operations, Math, Science, Business, or related field.
* Certifications: Project Management, Lean Operations, or Six Sigma Black Belt are a plus.
* Experience: 7–10 years in a leadership role within manufacturing or service operations. Medical or pharma experience preferred but not required.
* Skills & Abilities: Expertise in design tools (CAD/CAM or SolidWorks), proven ability to manage interdisciplinary teams, deliver high SLA adherence, and optimize operational workflows, exceptional communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, inspirational leadership with a focus on continuous improvement.
