Project Manager, New Product Development

LOGISNEXT AMERICAS INC•Houston, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Logisnext Americas Inc. has supported customers for more than 100 years as a technology-driven forklift manufacturer. In addition to being a forklift manufacturer, we are also a total solutions provider offering scalable products and services from material handling and automation to extensive fleet support. This position manages the internal New Product Development (NPP) production launch process, from Production Design (Gate 50) through Ready to Ship Authorization (Gate 90) for Houston- and Marengo-built products. Responsibilities include managing an inter-department Cross Functional Team (CFT) to achieve project deliverables, including, but not limited to: project schedule creation and management, preproduction build, UL certification, EMC testing, PET testing, production start-up, technical publications completion, parts service setup, and RTS sign-off. Additional responsibilities include life-cycle project management of non-NPP projects from project initiation to closure.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
5-10 years of experience in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Project Management.
Strong organizational and project management abilities.
Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to build solid business relationships, both internal and external.
Effective communication skills (written & oral)
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Project)
Utilize Project Management tools to maximize team efficiency and productivity
Understanding of bills of material and drawing interpretation

Nice To Haves

Understanding of company ERP systems: BPCS/LX & AX
Understanding of company CRM and Sales Order Systems: Experlogix & LiftNet 2.0
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Knowledge of the industry and forklift truck products, features, and applications.

Responsibilities

Manage the New Product Development (NPP) production launch process from Product Design Approval (Gate 50) through Ready to Ship Authorization (RTS) (Gate 90) for Houston and Marengo-built products.
Lead cross-functional teams through the product development process, including requirements development, technical design, manufacturing, assembly, validation, and product release stages.
Applies project management methodology, including analyzing and managing project risk, and minimizing financial exposure.
Creates and maintains project master schedules.
Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
Ensures project documents are complete, up to date, and stored appropriately.
Set priorities for internal engineering and contracted resources.
Anticipate potential schedule delays and plan alternative actions as needed.
Rearranges competing priorities to ensure all deadlines are met.
Coordinate the efforts of the engineering, sales, and production departments to ensure programs are conducted in accordance with the requirements of sales orders and budgets.
Communicate cross-functionally between departments to ensure all parties involved are informed and up to date on project changes and delays.
Advises Company management of the program statuses on a regular basis.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holiday
Profit Sharing Opportunities
Flexible Spending and HSA Accounts
401k with automatic company contribution and company match
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Life, Dependent Life, and AD&D Insurance
Paid Parental Leave (Includes 6-8 weeks of maternity leave and 5 days of paternity leave)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discounts
On-site fitness center (Houston)
On-the-job training and development