NPI Program Leadership / NPI Manager

Purpose Statement : Lead the Plexus Program Leadership team in the development and execution of full value stream, new product introduction and transition programs across all global geographic regions and Plexus Market Sectors. Program Leadership supports initial customer development and business development in order to secure the win. Leads the development of the overall program plan and execution of plan along with leading critical stakeholder internal to Plexus and external to Plexus. This includes providing leadership for Engineering Solutions, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Aftermarket Solutions and our Customers.

Key Job Accountabilities :

• Leader the Regional Program Leadership Team and associated direct reports. Trains, coaches, and mentors Plexus employees on the tools and processes associated with launching successful products. Enables development of direct reports by collaboratively creating career development plans and driving accountability to execute on Plexus’ talent strategy. Leaders will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning and ensuring that their team receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential.
• Aligns and builds relationships across Plexus with Sr. Leadership from Engineering Solutions, Supply Chain, Aftermarket Solutions, Manufacturing and Corporate teams. Ability to leverage relationships to create global solutions for our customers and ensure proper resources and tools are available successfully execute our programs.
• Support the execution of Programs through the application and measurement of Program specific KSF’s and KPI’s. These metrics include the ability to manage financial, unit cost, schedule, delivery and quality. Effectively communicate and manage expectations within Plexus and with our Customer to create a successful engagement and product launch.
• Collaborate and communicate with Sr. Leadership from Plexus Market Sectors, Engineering Solutions and Manufacturing Operations to understand Plexus business needs, customer opportunities, and support business development solutions to successfully execute new programs. Lead the funnel management process to identify all incoming opportunities in the region to determine the appropriate support plans.
• Perform resource management for the regional Program Leadership team to understand resource loading, staffing requirements and recruitment of new Program Leadership resources. Manage Regional Service Center Costs and Product Commercialization P&L to ensure fiscal responsibility for the Program Leadership team.

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