New Product Development Build Manager

Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Steel Partners
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Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Responsible for day-to-day project LRIP goals running through proto and transition build department meeting the criteria set forth by the product development checklist.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Responsible for managing the NPD Prototype and Transition Build Technicians
  • Conduct stand-up meetings on a regular cadence to discuss any lessons learned and align on daily objectives (Daily Management)
  • Act as the liaison between the Engineers and Technicians
  • Track and monitor work throughout the day, track waste during program builds and provide detail as needed to PDEs, QEs and PEs during and after builds working towards improving efficiency with first time builds/build times
  • Orchestrate build prioritization based on PE's expectations
  • Run weekly "Build Plan Meeting" which clearly communicates what the team completed the previous week, what will be worked on during the current week and what is planned to be completed the following week
  • Initiate, facilitate, and participate in continuous improvement efforts throughout NPD
  • Align with PMs, PEs, and NPD Mgmt. on forecast expectations, and conduct monthly review with MTI Controller to update actuals
  • Lead daily QDIP meeting and escalate critical issues as needed.
  • Audit virtual QDIP (Planner) Biweekly
  • Responsible for entering NCM data into the NPD quality folder for all team members.
  • Lead weekly NCM meetings and as needed work with team to drive to root cause for NC, then share any lessons learned with team
  • Orchestrate NPD hand offs between Prototype and Transition to assure NPD build expectations are met
  • Work to establish jump off points and build up KPIs in NPD build that align with company goals and objectives
  • Facilitate training and skill development for team members to ensure success during processing of products
  • Prepares performance evaluations of direct reports, providing counseling on methods of improving performance and disciplining employees when necessary, enforcing company systems, policies, and procedures
  • Performs administrative activities including provision for the selection and development of employees' wages, employee safety, counseling and motivation, disciplinary action, organization of goals and objectives, planning, organizing, integrating, and measuring the work performed within the department
  • Maintain an organized production area utilizing 5S lean principles
  • Ensure equipment within work cells are within calibration and participates in system improvements involving work cell
  • Foster teamwork and promote growth within the NPD Build Team.
  • Enforce all MTI safety compliance standards.
  • Live the company core values

Requirements

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS PREFERRED Experience

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum of 3 months experience in a leadership role, manufacturing environment preferred
  • Experience with Microsoft Office
  • Experience with ERP Software

Please note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MTI Motion is an equal employment opportunity (EEOC) employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or other legally protected status.

We will ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact MTI Motion to request accommodation.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY INCLUSION

At MTI Motion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or another role.
Date Posted: 16 May 2024
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