Hybrid New Product Introduction Launch Manager

at New Flyer

• Job title: New Product Introduction Launch Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Oracle, SQL
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Anniston, United States

About the role

• Oversee the product launch process at New Flyer, coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, and marketing teams. Lead new product introductions and manage timelines for successful market entry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end process of launching new products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage project timelines, and ensure successful product launches from design to market introduction.
• Co-own the PDP Phase with NPD, including deliverables, gate reviews, and readiness documentation, ensure all functions follow processes and establish manufacturing readiness levels/tiers.
• Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, Tooling and Sourcing teams to execute launch plans, manufacturing readiness levels and launch tiers.
• Identify potential risks and develop strategies to ensure smooth launches, including equipment, diagnostics, and training from plant readiness.
• Oversee quality plan execution, documentation is audit ready, and leading procedures and inspections plans.
• Participate in NDI meetings to address issues, release long lead-time items early, and verify BOM structures.
• Provide feedback on designs, BOM structures, sub-assemblies, and manufacturing capabilities for U.S. and Canada.
• Support sales with customer-facing information related to the launch.
• Develop cut-in timeframes and collaborate with Sales and Marketing to prepare for the market introduction.
• Lead the transition of projects from planning to execution, including KPI summaries and remaining risk dispositions.
• Identify special processes or new systems required and collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality business processes.

Requirements

• 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 Manufacturing, Automotive or Aerospace 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.
• Green Belt Certification (Lean/Six Sigma Experience) Preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.
• A continuous learning environment.
• Ability to advance your career with a growing company.
• 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.