NPI Project Manager

Michael Page; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Barnoldswick is seeking an NPI Project Manager to lead the New Product Introduction process. The role involves driving cross-functional projects from concept to production, ensuring quality and compliance while motivating a dynamic team. Ideal candidates will have experience in project management within manufacturing, strong communication skills, and a passion for driving change. This position offers competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Flexible working

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing a team in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Project management experience with a focus on timelines.
• Technical acumen with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the NPI team and support team members.
• Ensure projects meet objectives and timelines.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders on project goals.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional team leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Manufacturing processes understanding

Data-driven decision making

Motivation and mentoring

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft OneNote

Job description

Overview

NPI Project Manager role with a well established, growing manufacturing company. Exciting position with great progression opportunities based in Barnoldswick.

Client Details

Our client is a well established, market leading manufacturing company based in Barnoldswick.

Description

You'll be the driving force behind the New Product Introduction Process. The NPI team sit at the heart of the organisation, you will work in partnership with the Product team to innovate, design and deliver high quality, sustainable, financially viable products to meet our customers\' needs. This role will require the successful candidate to lead the cross functional project team to deliver New Products from concept/ design brief to full scale physical production sign off and distribution. You will ensure that all projects across the team run efficiently and that the products meet the appropriate levels of quality, compliance, safety, and fitness for purpose.

• Lead the NPI team with the ability to motivate, mentor and support the team.
• Take ownership of NPI projects, ensure all key objectives and dates are met.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Purchasing, Quality, Commercial Finance, Sales as well as other stakeholders both internally and externally to align on project goals and timelines.
• Identify and mitigate risks, proactively resolving issues while ensuring projects are delivered on time.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on the progress of projects including timelines covering the full department.
• Deliver the strategic priorities whilst embracing and promoting operational excellence through Kaizen initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes throughout the project.

Profile

• Passion, Humility, Resilience and Creativity to drive the projects and inspire the team.
• Great communication skills with the ability to coordinate cross functional teams.
• Champion of change, proactive and solution focussed, showing accountability and a drive to continuously improve.
• Experience in leading, managing and developing a team within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Project management experience and ability to work to deadlines.
• Technical acumen, able to display a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and materials. Using data to drive decisions.
• Experience with coordinating tasks, solving problems and working cross functionally.
• Competent Microsoft skills (Word, Project, Excel, OneNote).

Job Offer

Competitive salary, benefits package, flexible working and personal development opportunities whilst furthering your career with a market leading company.