NPI Operations Project Manager
Saint-Prex, Switzerland
The New Product Introduction Operations Project Manager (NPI OPM) launches products on time, with high quality and maximum customer availability.
A successful NPI is a leader and facilitator, dynamic, self-driven, organized and detail oriented. S/he excels in project management, communicates with ease at all levels, thrives in an ambiguous environment and is adept at facilitating actions and resolving conflicts.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading Contract Manufacturer (CM) operations team in planning and executing pre-series builds and new product ramps
- Leading domestic and international plants cross-functional team in planning and executing pre-series builds and new product ramps
- Drive ramp readiness with engineering, operations, marketing, sales and CM teams.
- Plan capacity and lead factory equipment budget
- Handle component readiness to ensure part availability, quality and cost
- Communicate requirements and schedules to facilitate technical readiness with supply chain teams
- Provide dashboards, reporting, status, risks assessment associated with pre-series builds and new product ramps
- Influence product manufacturability, testability, and supply chain responsiveness in pursuit of low cost and flexibility while stewarding quality
- Leading all communications, upward and downward through the organization; raising key issues and options for resolution with executive teams
Hard Skills
- Min 8 years of experience
- Experience in manufacturing, process engineering or product development
- Demonstrated cross-functional and multisite leadership experience
- Strong background in project management
- Results oriented and attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to present to management
- Ability to travel up to 20%
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Operational / supply chain expertise and prior CM management experience
Interested? Feel free to send us your CV and cover letter now!