Project Manager, New Product Development

About Us:

Logisnext Americas Inc. has supported customers for more than 100 years as a technology-driven forklift manufacturer. In addition to being a forklift manufacturer, we are also a total solutions provider offering scalable products and services from material handling and automation to extensive fleet support.

About the role:

This position manages the internal New Product Development (NPP) production launch process, from Production Design (Gate 50) through Ready to Ship Authorization (Gate 90) for Houston- and Marengo-built products. Responsibilities include managing an inter-department Cross Functional Team (CFT) to achieve project deliverables, including, but not limited to: project schedule creation and management, preproduction build, UL certification, EMC testing, PET testing, production start-up, technical publications completion, parts service setup, and RTS sign-off. Additional responsibilities include life-cycle project management of non-NPP projects from project initiation to closure.

What you will do:

• Manage the New Product Development (NPP) production launch process from Product Design Approval (Gate 50) through Ready to Ship Authorization (RTS) (Gate 90) for Houston and Marengo-built products.
• Lead cross-functional teams through the product development process, including requirements development, technical design, manufacturing, assembly, validation, and product release stages.
• Applies project management methodology, including analyzing and managing project risk, and minimizing financial exposure.
• Creates and maintains project master schedules.
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
• Ensures project documents are complete, up to date, and stored appropriately.
• Set priorities for internal engineering and contracted resources.
• Anticipate potential schedule delays and plan alternative actions as needed.
• Rearranges competing priorities to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Coordinate the efforts of the engineering, sales, and production departments to ensure programs are conducted in accordance with the requirements of sales orders and budgets.
• Communicate cross-functionally between departments to ensure all parties involved are informed and up to date on project changes and delays. Advises Company management of the program statuses on a regular basis.

When & Where:

Hybrid schedule (3 days in office) with minimal travel required to support NPP activities and travel to the Marengo campus

What you need to have:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5-10 years of experience in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Project Management.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to build solid business relationships, both internal and external.
• Effective communication skills (written & oral)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Project)
• Utilize Project Management tools to maximize team efficiency and productivity
• Understanding of bills of material and drawing interpretation

What would be nice to have:

• Understanding of company ERP systems: BPCS/LX & AX
• Understanding of company CRM and Sales Order Systems: Experlogix & LiftNet 2.0
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Knowledge of the industry and forklift truck products, features, and applications.

What we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holiday
• Profit Sharing Opportunities
• Flexible Spending and HSA Accounts
• 401k with automatic company contribution and company match
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life, Dependent Life, and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (Includes 6-8 weeks of maternity leave and 5 days of paternity leave)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• On-site fitness center (Houston)
• On-the-job training and development

The salary for this position ranges from $85,000- $125,000 annually. The specific salary for a successful candidate will depend upon, among other legitimate factors, education, training, and/or experience.

To be considered for this role, all applicants must submit a full and complete application through our careers page.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Agency Disclaimer:

Logisnext Americas Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party vendors. Any unsolicited resumes from a third party will become the property of the company to use at the company’s discretion, with the understanding that Logisnext Americas, Inc. will not be billed a fee for any such resumes. If a company is designated as an approved vendor, then said company can only provide assistance on those positions requested via a formal written agreement of support.