New Product Introduction Launch Manager
New Flyer
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Winnipeg • Canada
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About the role
- Co-own the PDP Phase with NPD, including deliverables, gate reviews, and readiness documentation.
- Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, Tooling and Sourcing teams to execute launch plans.
- Identify potential risks and develop strategies to ensure smooth launches.
- Oversee quality plan execution, documentation is audit ready.
- Participate in NDI meetings to address issues and verify BOM structures.
- Provide feedback on designs, BOM structures, sub-assemblies, and manufacturing capabilities.
- Support sales with customer facing information related to the launch.
- Develop cut-in timeframes and roll out across plants.
- Lead the transition of projects from planning to execution.
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.
- 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
program managementmanufacturingdesignquality plan executionrisk managementBOM structure analysiscut-in timeframes developmentproject transition management
Soft Skills
collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationleadership
Certifications
Program Management CertificateGreen Belt Certification