Product Industrialization Program Manager
Core
Lead execution and release of new product introductions and manufacturing transfers in the global supply chain to ensure minimal disruption to customer deliveries.
Role type
Senior Program Manager, Product Industrialization
Builds
New product introductions, global manufacturing transfers, and strategic transformation programs for medical device supply chains.
Domain
Medical device manufacturing and global supply chain operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Project and program management, manufacturing fundamentals, engineering change management, integrated supply chain management, risk management, lifecycle management, process and industrial engineering, operational excellence (LEAN, 6 Sigma), design for manufacturability/assembly/testing (DFM/DFA/DFMAT), supplier assessment, APQP deployment, capex/opex management, quality management systems.
Preferred skills
Medical device regulation knowledge, Industry 4.0, digital manufacturing, AI, data integration.
Technologies
LEAN, 6 Sigma, APQP, DFM/DFA/DFMAT
Responsibilities
Lead planning and execution of complex manufacturing projects from inception to delivery; drive strategic transformation programs for flexible and lean supply chains; formulate project plans including resources, costs, risk assessment, and quality aspects; manage interdependencies and business risks related to product introduction; drive industrial and supply chain improvements focusing on design for manufacturing and supply chain; ensure optimum process capability and adherence to quality standards; lead cooperation with operations project teams including engineering, procurement, quality, logistics, and manufacturing; represent operations as the single point of contact in integral project teams; identify and drive manufacturing/engineering/value chain improvements during product development; identify impact of new products on supply chain architecture and develop required solutions; lead implementation of engineering changes in the supply chain; cooperate with stakeholders to define supply chain and manufacturing concepts with optimal landed costs; drive operational excellence for predictable project execution; research and evaluate emerging trends in manufacturing to drive innovation; offer strategic recommendations based on project learnings; synthesize project data into comprehensive reports for senior management.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC