New Product Implementation Manager

For Our main partner, automotive company we are searching for candidates for the position of NPI Manager

Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for a team of NPI – a department for implementing new products, production lines for serial production
• Leading multidisciplinary teams at the plant as well as close collaboration with supporting departments and Program Management in central structures and with the client
• Leading project launches according to the PMI philosophy
• Organizing and coordinating events related to new launches, such as Launch Readiness Review, Run@Rate;
• Planning and implementing all tasks aimed at preparing the plant for serial production;
• Analysis and costing of plant costs for new RFQs
• Planning and implementation of the new launches budget;
• Reporting the status of new launches to Top Management of the organization
• Managing the process of introducing changes in product and process in the factory area;
• Standardizing processes and documents related to new launches as well as the process of introducing changes.

 

Our expectations:

• Ability to build effective teams,
• Ability to view problems from a bird's-eye perspective.
• Critical thinking skills, asking difficult questions
• Ability to prioritize tasks, both personal and team actions
• Understanding scheduling and task execution within established timeframes;
• Knowledge of production and supporting processes,
• Proactive approach and problem-solving skills;
• Very good planning and data analysis skills;
• Good computer literacy, proficiency in office programs (MS Office)
• Proficiency in English enabling fluent communication in speech and writing;
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt
• Higher technical education
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a position related to production or engineering, including at least 5 years in the automotive industry.