NPI Manager

Flex•Orangeburg, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. Job Summary To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a NPI Manager located in Orangeburg SC. Reporting to the Director, Operations Engineering the New Product Introduction (NPI Manager) role involves product implementation and ensuring that it will satisfy Flex customers. Also prepares the cost estimates and the budget for the NPI projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Engineering, Business
PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification preferred
7 years of engineering experience, including broad-based management and supervision.
Black/ Six Green Sigma (preferred)
Experience in Project management
Advance experience Microsoft Project management tools
Experience in cross functional role in all aspects of manufacturing
Advanced customer interfacing experience
Excellent leadership skills in direct customer meetings and individual contributors
Advance Excel experience
PowerPoint Advance presentation and lead meeting

Nice To Haves

MBA degree is (preferred)
Black/ Six Green Sigma (preferred)

Responsibilities

Facilitate the product launching and make it known to the customers.
Keep updates with production of new products from project planning to production.
Evaluate product reviews given by customers.
Recognizes and develops talent as a key element of executing operational business plans.
Provides strategic leadership for the function and the site.
Ensure that product schedules are followed during its development.
Work closely with other departments such as Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Logistics, Planning and others.
Work with other teams who are involved in product development.
Negotiate with manufacturers and suppliers to meet company and customer expectations.
Make project cost estimates including the resources, capital and other requirements to make the project successful.
Conduct meetings with suppliers to improve the new products.
Offer the best solution that will cater to the needs of the customer while making sure that the company will be productive and can save a lot in the process.
Coordinate with customers regarding new product specifications and features.