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Product Launch Manager

Product Launch Manager

New FlyerWinnipeg, MB, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

Product Launch Manager

New Flyer is North America's heavy-duty transit bus leader with various locations in North America.  Offering the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE™ brands. It also offers infrastructure development through New Flyer Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com .

POSITION SUMMARY

The Product Launch Manager will oversee the end-to-end process of launching new products. In this role, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage project timelines, and ensure successful product launches from design to market introduction.

WHAT YOU WILL DO :

  • Product Launch Management : Lead and maintain project plans to ensure all phases of product launches are completed on time.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Sourcing teams to execute launch plans.
  • Change Control Board (CCB) Participation : Drive decisions related to design or supplier changes, ensuring manufacturing perspectives are considered.
  • Risk Management : Identify potential risks and develop strategies to ensure smooth launches.
  • Bill of Materials (BOM) Management : Oversee BOM reviews, ensuring technical specifications are met and parts are sourced accordingly.
  • New Design Integration (NDI) : Participate in NDI meetings to address issues, release long lead-time items early, and verify BOM structures.
  • Manufacturability Feedback : Provide feedback on designs, BOM structures, sub-assemblies, and manufacturing capabilities for U.S. and Canada.
  • Routings Coordination : Collaborate with Process Planning and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure accurate routings for installations.
  • Cut-in & Rollout Coordination : Develop cut-in timeframes and collaborate with Sales and Marketing to prepare for the market introduction.
  • Project Transition Leadership : Lead the transition of projects from planning to execution, ensuring smooth knowledge transfer to stakeholders.
  • Special Processes & Systems Support : Identify special processes or new systems required and collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality business processes.
  • Supplier Development : Work with Supplier Development teams to align with NFI manufacturing standards before production.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL :

  • University degree in engineering, business, or supply chain. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Certificate in Program Management, ideally for vehicle manufacturing preferred.
  • 8+ years in a Production or Automotive Design related function.
  • Highly proficient with MS Excel and MS Project.
  • Motivated self-starter who seeks out improvements, with strong time management and organizational skills.
  • Exceptional communication skills at all levels of the organization with the ability to influence others.
  • Knowledge of Oracle EBS, MS Access, SQL, and Power Bi would be considered assets.

    • Up to 25% of travel is required in this position.

    WHY JOIN OUR TEAM :

  • Competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.
  • A continuous learning environment.
  • Ability to advance your career with a growing company.
  • NFI Group has been named a Manitoba Top Employer for 2020 and this is the tenth since the competition was established in 2007.
  • Employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much more.
  • Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.

    • OUR WHY :

    We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, e­fficient and reliable.

    NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions.  News and information are available at www.nfigroup.com , www.newflyer.com , www.mcicoach.com , www.arbocsv.com , www.alexander-dennis.com , www.carfaircomposites.com and www.nfi.parts .

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