New Product Introduction Program Manager

Amerequip Corporation; Kiel (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amerequip Corporation in Wisconsin is seeking a Program Leader to drive new product introduction programs from award through production launch and project closure.

You will serve as the main internal point of contact for launch activities, develop detailed timelines, lead cross-functional kickoff meetings, and ensure readiness across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality to meet business objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience leading NPIs and launches in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
• Familiarity with phase-gate processes and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product introduction programs from award through production launch and project closure.
• Serve as the primary internal point of contact for all launch-related activities.
• Develop and maintain detailed project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Facilitate project kickoffs and cross-functional launch meetings.
• Drive accountability and execution across all departments.
• Proactively identify project risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Escalate issues that may impact cost, quality, timing, or customer satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

NPI process knowledge

Risk management

Job description

• Lead new product introduction programs from award through production launch and project closure.
• Serve as the primary internal point of contact for all launch-related activities.
• Develop and maintain detailed project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Facilitate project kickoffs and cross-functional launch meetings.
• Drive accountability and execution across all departments.
• Proactively identify project risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Escalate issues that may impact cost, quality, timing, or customer satisfaction.

Job Details

Program Leadership

• Lead new product introduction programs from award through production launch and project closure.
• Serve as the primary internal point of contact for all launch-related activities.
• Develop and maintain detailed project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Facilitate project kickoffs and cross-functional launch meetings.
• Drive accountability and execution across all departments.
• Proactively identify project risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Escalate issues that may impact cost, quality, timing, or customer satisfaction.

Phase Gate Management

• Own and administer the Amerequip NPI Phase Gate process.
• Ensure required deliverables are completed prior to advancing between gates.
• Schedule and lead gate review meetings.
• Maintain project documentation and launch records.
• Monitor program health and communicate status to leadership.
• Track project completion metrics and lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Commercial teams throughout the launch.
• Support capital equipment planning and implementation activities.
• Ensure manufacturing readiness, tooling readiness, supplier readiness, and quality readiness.
• Align resource requirements and project priorities with business objectives.
• Facilitate issue resolution between departments.

Customer & Commercial Support

• Support customer launch timing, deliverables, and communication plans.
• Coordinate customer expectations regarding product readiness and production ramp-up.
• Assist with launch-related customer reviews and program updates.

Performance & Reporting

• Maintain portfolio-level visibility of all active NPI programs.
• Develop executive dashboards and launch status reports.
• Measure program performance against launch objectives.
• Lead post-launch reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support strategic growth initiatives through effective program execution.