NPI Manager
About the role
A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. We are seeking a NPI Manager to join our team in Orangeburg SC.
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.
- Cook with customers regarding new product specifications and features.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Engineering, Business
- MBA degree is preferred
- 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
- Advanced Excel experience
- PowerPoint Advance presentation and lead meeting
- EA1 EA42 SS26 AA01 CH12 MS14 CC11 EC37 JS21
Qualifications
- Preferred Black/ Six Green Sigma
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Knowledge of project management methodologies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits
Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.
Pay
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Schedule
The schedule is flexible and tailored to the needs of the employee and the department.
Benefits
Flex offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. For more details, please refer to the Employee Handbook.
Application Instructions
To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first. Please visit our careers page to apply.