New Product Introduction Project Manager

Indotronix Avani Group; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Indotronix Avani Group seeks a Manufacturing/Operations specialist to represent on NPI core teams and drive transfer of new products into production. You will ensure product infrastructure and processes are defined, documented, verified, and managed while reducing risk during each transfer phase.

You will collaborate with PM, R&D, and Manufacturing to deliver highly reproducible products and processes, develop plans, perform design reviews, and prepare transfer documentation and readiness

Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering or related field with 5+ years post undergraduate experience.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Ability to influence upwards and across functions and businesses.
• Understands overall manufacturing processes and has the ability to proactively identify constraints and improvement opportunities.
• Understands lean manufacturing and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Strong project management skills.
• PRMS/E1 ERP experience.
• Excel (formulas, pivot tables, V-Lookups) and MS Project proficiency.
• Familiar with Six Sigma, DFSS, and DOE.
• Familiar with JMP and/or Minitab.
• PMP certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Represent Manufacturing/Operations on NPI core teams.
• Partner with Program Management, R&D, Technical Operations and Manufacturing work centers to deliver reproducible products and processes.
• Develop and maintain detailed plans and schedules for all tasks owned by Manufacturing/Operations.
• Perform manufacturing process design reviews and risk assessments.
• Create and maintain the Manufacturability Index as a deliverable and in the project’s Operations Report.
• Create and update transfer plans, reports and status updates.
• Prepare presentations and reviews for Manufacturing/Operations readiness.
• Prepare written work instructions and manufacturing product documentation.
• Implement developmental outputs into product infrastructure, SKU creation, manufacturing process and procedures.

Skills

Project management

Lean manufacturing

ISO 9001

Six Sigma/DFSS/DOE

Statistical analysis (JMP/Minitab)

Influence across functions

Leadership without authority

Education

BS degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering or related field

Tools

PRMS/E1 ERP experience

MS Excel (formulas, pivot, V-Lookups)

MS Project

Job description

The primary objective of this position is to represent Rockford Manufacturing/Operations on New Product Introduction (NPI) program core teams. This involves managing the technical transfer of new products and processes into successful production. This role is responsible for the effective product and manufacturing process development and transfer for new products using project management best practices.

Representing Manufacturing/Operations as a core team member on new product core teams, this individual will ensure all stakeholders within the operations functions, and within the project team, are properly represented. This requires that all product infrastructure and processes are defined, documented, verified, and managed while reducing manufacturing and operations risk at each phase of the transfer process.

Responsibilities:

• Represent Manufacturing and Operations on new product introduction core teams.
• Partner with Program Management, R&D, Technical Operations (Manufacturing Sciences and Engineering), and Manufacturing work centers to deliver highly reproducible products and processes.
• Develop and maintain detailed plans and schedules for all tasks owned by Manufacturing/Operations.
• Perform manufacturing process design reviews and risk assessments.
• Generation and maintenance of the Manufacturability Index both as a separate deliverable and as part of the project’s Operations Report.
• Create and update documented transfer plans, reports and status updates.
• Prepare presentations and conduct reviews for Manufacturing/Operations readiness.
• Prepare written work instructions and manufacturing product documentation based on drafts from R&D, Manufacturing or other sources.
• Implement developmental outputs into product infrastructure, SKU creation, manufacturing process, documentation and procedures.

Leadership Required:

• Identify and proactively involve the appropriate individuals to participate in the NPI process (including partners and stakeholders at other sites and sometimes in other countries)
• Provide project and program leadership by effectively influencing without direct authority
• Work hand-in-hand with other areas of the business to identify actions proactively rather than reactively
• Make certain that all members of the NPI Core and Extended teams are effectively working from the same goals/forecast and are aligned
• Leading and managing without direct authority
• Understanding and adapting to strategic plans while operating tactically to achieve project plans and deliverables
• Building relationships between departments and individuals with multiple goals and priorities
• Motivating people to be responsible and accountable for something that may not be their top priority
• Finding proactive ways to identify and mitigate project risks and gaps in a constantly changing environment

Required Qualifications:

• BS degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering or related field with 5+ years post undergraduate experience.
• Must be highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities and projects
• Requires the ability to influence upwards and across functions and businesses
• Understands overall manufacturing processes and has the ability to proactively identify constraints and improvement opportunities
• Understands the key concepts of lean manufacturing and ISO 9001 requirements
• Strong project management skills and knowledge
• PRMS, E1 and/or other ERP experience
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, and V-Lookups) and ability to use Microsoft Project
• Familiar with Design Excellence tools and principles: Six Sigma, DFSS, and DOE
• Familiar with statistical analysis software such as JMP and/or Minitab.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent preferred but not required.