NPD Project Leader

hace 7 meses


Juárez, México Kohler Co. A tiempo completo

NPD Project Leader

Location: Juárez, Nuevo León. Work Mode: Hybrid. BASIC FUNCTIONS

As a member of a New Product Development project team:

Focus on categories within Bathroom Faucets and Performance Showering for North America and Global projects. Lead product development teams to launch innovative new products and improve the quality, performance and/or cost of existing products. Manage cross functional teams using the KBDP new product development process through market launch. Drive each Program to defined metrics. Develop and manage the project budget with the team including development expense, capital tooling and expense tooling. Guide the team to develop new products that meet cost targets. Develop and monitor project schedules and adhere to the KBDP process. Manage deliverables and tasks within each phase of a project. Anticipates and manages tasks/risks within each project.  Particpate in performance expectations and evaluations for cross functional teams. Provide leadership and mentoring to less experienced team members as needed. Communicate to senior management on project status, execution plans, and process. Define and facilitate decision-making process for development teams. Coaches project team personnel to develop and implement cross-functional solutions to complex issues. Establish and maintain relationships with senior management for the purpose of aligning NPD objectives and removing obstacles for project completion. Drive improvements in creative problem solving and continually improve the KBDP process and organization.
SPECIFIC RESPONSABILITIES
Project Management: • Lead regional and global projects of moderate complexity, risk and business impact.• Provide structure and leadership for solving technically complex design and business problems.• Proactively identify and plan for project risks, communicating risk clearly, early and appropriately to management• Managing your assigned projects' timing and financial adherence to plan. Leadership • Challenge project teams to achieve innovative solutions. • Willing and successful in taking moderate risk. • Identify opportunities for organizational and process change.• Work effectively when organizational structure or processes are unclear or conflicting.• Lead brainstorming discussions• Able to facilitate & resolve conflict and problem solving. Decision-making • Make decisions with moderate levels of ambiguity. • Chooses appropriate action and alternatives with rationale that is consistent with facts, constraints, and predicted consequences. • Take independent action with insight into global and regional business impact.• Willing to speak up and raise concern in global and regional settings• Provide options, scenarios and recommendations to overcome obstacles RELATIONSHIP AND CONTACTS
Supervisory Relationships:Direct report to Senior Manager, Program Management – Batheoom Faucets and Performance ShoweringOrganization Relationships:• Frequent collaboration with global Marketing, Purchasing, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Finance, Legal and Quality and other groups associated with the New Product Development process.• Frequent contact with Platform Team and Category Leadership Team to give status updates on project performance and to address problem solving needs. External Business Relationships: • Collaboration with suppliers, some global.• Contact with customers and consumers. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUERIMENTS 1.Bachelor’s degree in a product development related discipline ( Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, or Design) with a minimum of 5 years of experience in concurrent product development (project management, product design, process engineering or manufacturing engineering). demonstrate the capability to build cohesive high-performance teams, improve development processes and communicate effectively with associates and executives.  product development experience is preferred but not required. 4.Ability to travel 10-20% including international 

Why Work at Kohler Co.?

Kohler Co.'s mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates’ development to make that , we offer ongoing investment in each individual’s personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler.

In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more

*Important update for candidates applying to roles within Kohler Energy, including Power Systems, Engines, Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Clarke Energy, Curtis Instruments, and Heila Technologies.
On November 6, Kohler Co. announced the strategic decision to establish Kohler Energy as a separate, independent business with Platinum Equity as the majority investment partner. Kohler will continue to stay invested in the Energy business following the closing and remains committed to supporting the acceleration of long-term growth strategies for both organizations. Talent and operational transition plans are underway, and Kohler Co. and Platinum Equity expect the agreement to close in the first half of you for your interest in joining our growing team as we embark on the next phase of growth

About Us

Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and invite you to learn more about our culture and company at .

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability or veteran , as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.


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