New Product Introduction Manufacturing Analyst

Reynolds American • Winston-Salem, NC

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About The Position

The New Product Introduction Manufacturing Analyst at Reynolds American plays a crucial role in supporting the introduction of new products in the factory. This position involves documenting processes, reporting on project statuses, and performing various tactical tasks to ensure successful product deployment. The analyst will work closely with multiple departments to ensure engineering and process capabilities are met before new products are launched on the production floor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical, Business, or related field and 3+ years relevant progressive work experience
• Strong written and verbal skills with ability to communicate effectively across different levels in the organization.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., SharePoint, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project) and able to quickly learn other software programs.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, analytical and data-driven.
• Self-motivated, highly engaged, flexible, and receptive to change.
• Team-oriented, demonstrating ability to influence and collaborate with others.

Nice To Haves

• Previous manufacturing and/or industrial engineering experience.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and knowledge of safety standards and regulations related to manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring appropriate engineering and process capability checks are being performed prior to deployment of new products on the production floor.
• Writing factory processes to ensure successful implementation of projects (check lists, mapped processes, coordination meetings).
• Regularly check and update on product validation process readiness.
• Developing tasks and timelines and documenting meeting minutes, risks and status as well as building presentations.
• Analyzing the project for technology / machinery requirements in consultation with Engineering, Planning and Production departments.
• Regularly updating factory capability matrix.
• Monitoring the production of the initial batch of a new product and supporting in organization of product validation process.
• Successful reporting and visibility of NPI projects in the factory.
• Contribute to factory NPI continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
• Comprehensive health- and welfare-benefits package (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
• Health Savings Account start-up contribution
• Flexible spending accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care
• Employee assistance program offering free counselling sessions
• Company paid life insurance and accidental death or dismemberment insurance
• Voluntary insurances offered at group rates
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan support
• Dependent Scholarship Programs
• On-site health centers and fitness centers
• Charitable giving matching grants program
• Health-care concierge service
• Volunteer service opportunities
• Extensive training opportunities
• Company vehicle and mobile phone allowance for eligible employees
• Paid Leave including Sick, Personal, Vacation, Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees