New Product Introduction (NPI) Manager

Description

New Product Introduction (NPI) Manager
Full-Time | Onsite | Food Manufacturing

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
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Heartline Staffing is seeking an experienced New Product Introduction (NPI) Manager to join a growing food manufacturing organization in Bullard, Texas. This highly visible role leads new product commercialization from concept through commercial launch while driving process standardization, manufacturing readiness, and cross-functional collaboration across multiple departments. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoy leading complex product launch initiatives, this is an outstanding opportunity to make a lasting impact. :contentReference[oaicite:0]index=0

Position Overview
The NPI Manager serves as the central project leader for new product commercialization, partnering with Research & Development, Quality/Food Safety, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing, and Sales to successfully launch new products. This role owns project planning, stage-gate execution, manufacturing readiness, SOP development, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross-functional coordination to ensure successful product launches across retail, industrial, and foodservice channels. :contentReference[oaicite:1]index=1

Key Responsibilities
• Lead end-to-end product commercialization from concept through launch
• Manage multiple new product introduction projects simultaneously
• Develop integrated project plans, timelines, budgets, risk registers, and launch readiness plans
• Drive stage-gate execution and milestone readiness
• Coordinate plant trials, scale-up activities, validation, and commercial launch
• Develop and maintain SOPs supporting product commercialization
• Coordinate manufacturing readiness, equipment needs, and line modifications
• Serve as the central liaison between R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing, and Sales
• Drive continuous improvement and process standardization across product launches
• Support post-launch performance reviews and process optimization :contentReference[oaicite:2]index=2

Benefits
• Competitive Compensation
• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Career Development Support
• Limited Relocation Assistance Available :contentReference[oaicite:3]index=3

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Project Management, Supply Chain, or Related Field REQUIRED
• Minimum 5 Years of Product Management, Project Management, or Product Commercialization Experience REQUIRED
• Experience Leading End-to-End Product Commercialization or Product Launch Projects REQUIRED
• Demonstrated Cross-Functional Project Leadership REQUIRED
• Experience in Food Manufacturing or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) REQUIRED
• Experience Managing Plant Trials, Scale-Up, Validation, and Commercial Launch Activities REQUIRED
• Strong Project Planning, Stage-Gate, Risk Management, and Manufacturing Readiness Experience REQUIRED
• Willingness to Travel 10-15% to Manufacturing Facilities REQUIRED
• SOP Development and Process Improvement Experience Preferred
• Continuous Improvement Experience Preferred :contentReference[oaicite:4]index=4 :contentReference[oaicite:5]index=5

Not ready to apply? Many product leaders prefer a confidential conversation first. Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.