New Product Introduction Leader - Onsite Only

JARP Industries, Inc.; Schofield (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

STD

LTD

EAP

401k

Immediate eligibility

Job summary

JARP Industries, Inc. seeks an experienced New Product Introduction Leader to drive introductions from customer requirements to market launch.

This onsite role requires leading cross-functional teams across R&D, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality and commercial units to deliver products on time, at cost, and with high quality. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in product development or program management, strong CPM/PERT/CCPM skills, and excellent communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in product development, manufacturing, or program management.
• Strong Project Management skills using CPM, PERT, CCPM.
• Proven track record leading complex product introductions globally.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end NPI programs with alignment to timelines and budgets.
• Collaborate with R&D, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, marketing and quality for seamless launches.
• Establish and refine NPI processes including design transfer, pilot builds, validation, and ramp-up.
• Identify risks in product introduction and develop mitigations.
• Ensure suppliers and manufacturing readiness for production ramp-up.
• Define KPIs for NPI success and report progress to leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement from lessons learned.

Skills

CPM

PERT

CCPM

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Lean/Six Sigma

Strategic thinking

Analytical problem solving

Microsoft Project

AI/ML in PM

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

New Product Introduction Leader - Onsite Only

About this position

Description:

POSITION SUMMARY: The NPI Leader will be responsible for driving the successful introduction of new products from customer requirement to market launch. This role requires strong cross-functional leadership, program management expertise, and the ability to align engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and commercial teams to deliver products on time, at cost, and with high quality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Program Leadership: Lead end-to-end NPI programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with R&D, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, marketing, and quality teams to ensure seamless product launches.
• Process Development: Establish and refine NPI processes, including design transfer, pilot builds, validation, and ramp-up.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks in product introduction and develop mitigation strategies.
• Supplier & Manufacturing Readiness: Ensure suppliers and manufacturing sites are prepared for production ramp-up, including tooling, capacity, and quality systems.
• Performance Tracking: Define KPIs for NPI success (time-to-market, yield, cost, quality) and report progress to leadership.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive lessons learned from past launches into future NPI processes.

MARGINAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

All other duties as assigned by management

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 2. 10+ years of experience in product development, manufacturing, or program management.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• 1. Strong Project Management Skill – Should have used Critical Path Method (CPM), Project Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) and Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM)
• 2. Proven track record of leading complex product introductions in a global environment.
• 3. Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• 4. Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
• 5. Strategic thinker with strong execution skills.
• 6. Ability to influence and lead without direct authority.
• 7. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• 8. Passion for innovation and delivering customer value.
• 9. Should be comfortable with Microsoft Project Management Tool or any other tool.
• 10. Application of usage of AIML in project management will be added advantage.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING:

All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all required screening.

What You’ll Love About Working Here

We offer a full, comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid Short-term disability (STD)
• Company-paid Long-term disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401k
• Benefit eligibility begins on the first day of the month following your hire date