New Product Development Manager

Michael Page; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Job summary

MPI invites a results-driven New Product Development Manager to lead the end-to-end creation and execution of innovative packaging products for global consumer brands. You will manage multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, drive market-oriented product launches, and mentor a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities include collaborating with customers, suppliers, engineering, and quality teams, advancing materials and process improvements, and ensuring on-time delivery of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in New Product Development, Product Management, Project Management, or a related technical leadership role.
• Packaging industry experience required.
• Strong track record of leading cross-functional projects from concept through implementation.
• Experience working with new materials, product launches, process improvement, or innovation initiatives.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development initiatives from concept to commercial launch.
• Drive innovation by identifying and evaluating new materials, components, and product opportunities.
• Partner closely with customers, suppliers, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams.
• Manage multiple development projects simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Support the implementation and qualification of new materials and suppliers.
• Oversee technical aspects of new product introductions and specification management.
• Develop and improve product development processes and innovation pipelines.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to product development team members.
• Support regional and global development projects and cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

The New Product Development Manager will lead the creation and execution of innovative product strategies within the retail industry. This role focuses on driving sales growth by developing and launching new products that meet market demands and align with the company's objectives.

Well-established Packaging manufacturing organization with a global footprint and a reputation for innovation, quality, and customer partnership. Operating within a specialized Primary Packaging sector, the company develops and delivers solutions that support some of the world's most recognized consumer brands.

Description

• Lead new product development initiatives from concept to commercial launch.
• Drive innovation by identifying and evaluating new materials, components, and product opportunities.
• Partner closely with customers, suppliers, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams.
• Manage multiple development projects simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Support the implementation and qualification of new materials and suppliers.
• Oversee technical aspects of new product introductions and specification management.
• Develop and improve product development processes and innovation pipelines.
• Provide leadership, mentor-ship, and technical guidance to product development team members.
• Support regional and global development projects and cross-functional initiatives.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

A successful New Product Development Manager should have:

• A results-driven mindset with a focus on achieving sales and business goals.Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in New Product Development, Product Management, Project Management, or a related technical leadership role.
• Packaging industry experience required.
• Strong track record of leading cross-functional projects from concept through implementation.
• Experience working with new materials, product launches, process improvement, or innovation initiatives.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple priorities.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary range: $110,000 - $120,000 annually.
• Generous PTO to support work-life balance.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.