NPI Program Manager

Fairwork; Seberang Perai, Ipoh; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairwork is seeking a seasoned program manager in Penang, Malaysia, to lead new product introduction from R&D to production. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in program management, strong leadership capabilities, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include coordinating production schedules and driving continuous improvement programs.

Applicants should possess a relevant degree and proficiency in Microsoft tools. Join us in our commitment to customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in program or project management.
• Strong ability to identify organizational needs and manage programs.
• Excellent knowledge of performance evaluation and change management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate new product introduction from R&D to production.
• Drive continuous improvement for lean and cost efficiency.
• Maintain customer satisfaction in manufacturing and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Science, Engineering, Manufacturing or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for new product introduction from R&D to Production Release Stage, product/team coordination and management, ensuring transfer goals are met.
• This includes production scheduling, commitment adherence in terms of On Time Delivery, Product Cost , Process lead time improvement and inventory management.
• Engage with the factory to drive Continuous Improvement Programs (CIP) to deliver Lean and Cost efficient on new programs introduced.
• Achieve and maintain high level of customer satisfaction in Backlog Commits, Manufacturing, Quality, IPH Cost and Customer Responsiveness.
• Responsible for Site Readiness (4M: Man, Material, Machine, and Method).
• Coordinate the preparation for the weekly reviews and Phase Reviews to ensure target goals are achieved in terms of Time to Market, Time to Yield, Time to Cost & Time to Ramp ensuring readiness goals are MET.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Science, Engineering, Manufacturing or Equivalent with minimum 10 years related experience in program or project management.
• Strong ability to identify organizational needs, lead and manage programs / projects.
• Excellent Knowledge of performance evaluation and change management principles.
• Outstanding leadership and organizational skills. Good problem-solving ability.
• Work independently with minimum supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Preferable with experience of Program Management Or Project Management.
• Knowledge of software Microsoft Excel, Words, Powerpoint, Access, and Microsoft Project