Product Launch Manager - CNH Industrial

CNH Industrial is a world-class equipment and services company. Driven by its purpose of Breaking New Ground, which centers on Innovation, Sustainability and Productivity, the Company provides the strategic direction, R&D capabilities, and investments that enable the success of its five core Brands: Case IH, New Holland Agriculture and STEYR, supplying 360° agriculture applications from machines to implements and the digital technologies that enhance them; and CASE and New Holland Construction Equipment delivering a full lineup of construction products that make the industry more productive. Across a history spanning over two centuries, CNH Industrial has always been a pioneer in its sectors and continues to passionately innovate and drive customer efficiency and success, driven by its purpose of Breaking New Ground. As a truly global company, CNH Industrial’s 35,000+ employees form part of a diverse and inclusive workplace, focused on empowering customers to grow, and build, a better world.  

We are actively seeking a Launch Manager to join our team in Wichita.  In this role, you will facilitate new product launch and current product enhancement activities within the manufacturing environment.  In addition, you will work to improve manufacturing efficiency, cost. product quality, and worker safety by analyzing current methods, new methods, new technologies and cost reduction activities in selected areas.

• Representing Manufacturing in Platform-level discussions regarding new product launch topics.
• Manage multiple projects and programs from initiation to completion phase.
• Good understanding of new product development process and framework (GPD)
• Drive phase gate reviews, create risk mitigation plans, escalation pathways, and track lessons learned.
• Define and control manufacturing capex and launch expense budget.
• Demonstrate ability to lead cross functional teams and drive consensus with stake holders and meet launch deliverables.
• Work with Product Engineering to drive Design for Manufacturing optimization and catch opportunity for innovative process application.
• Contribute to new process definition and optimization, quantify new tools and equipment study, purchasing and installation, according to the project plan.
• Develops metrics to measure plant and equipment capacity output and identify equipment and process flow bottlenecks.
• Manage new product launch builds, define timelines, drive manufacturing setup, and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Conduct detailed analysis of facility to determine new product line requirements, location, manpower, material flow, and tooling/equipment setup.
• Support current product cost reductions, quality improvement projects, and other projects as required.

The salary range for this position is $81,000-$119,900 annually (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree is required
• A minimum of 6 years of manufacturing experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• Successful new product launch experience
• Strong project management skills
• Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Good understanding of the design change and part procurement processes

CNH Industrial offers a wide variety of benefits that not only encourages wellness and preventive care, but we also provide the right tools and programs to help you achieve it.  Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.  Our industry leading 401k will support you in meeting your retirement objectives.  Additional benefits include paid parental leave, flexible work policies, opportunities for self-development and paid leave for specific activities. Click here for more information!

US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and its supplement here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.

If you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at narecruitingmailbox@cnhind.com.

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Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.