Director NPI
Core
Leads manufacturing readiness and operational launch for new Air Handling Unit (AHU) & Silent Aire products, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective production.
Role type
Director, New Product Introduction (NPI)
Builds
Manufacturing plans, launch readiness, and repeatable NPI operating systems for industrial products.
Domain
Industrial manufacturing (HVAC/AHU)
Required skills
Manufacturing planning, stage-gate decision making, supplier/material readiness, plant/workforce readiness, launch performance management, Lean business systems, cross-functional alignment
Preferred skills
Portfolio launch speed improvement, multi-plant/region experience, NPI operating system establishment, extended team capacity building
Technologies
Lean, Gemba, standard work, visual management
Responsibilities
Define and deliver manufacturing plans for new products; make go/no-go recommendations at gate decisions; ensure supplier and material readiness; prepare plants and workforce for launch; deliver first production and ramp performance; build disciplined NPI operating systems; lead talent development for NPI teams
