Project Manager, New Product Development
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 is a critical role to help launch new products in the Connected, Energy and Assisted Technologies realm. This position manages the internal New Product Program (NPP) production launch process from Kick-Off through Ready to Ship Authorization (Gate 90) for Energy and Connected Solutions 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, development planning, prototyping, regulatory testing, production readiness, technical publications completion, parts service set up and RTS sign-off. Additional responsibilities include continuous improvement initiatives and life cycle project management of non-NPP projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- 7-10 years of experience in Project Management, Engineering, or Product Management.
- Experience in product development and utilization of stage-gate processes
- Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience leading Cross Functional Teams and ability to build solid business relationships
- Effective communication skills (written & oral)
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Project)
- Strong organizational and project management abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding an experience with SAP ERP System
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Experience with Energy, Connected Solutions (Telematics) or Assisted Technologies
- Experience with Forklift products and/or heavy equipment manufacturing
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
