Senior NPD Technical Program Manager

Senior NPD Technical Program Manager Silgan Dispensing - 2.8 Thomaston, CT Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications English Injection molding Manufacturing Manufacturing company experience

Full Job Description Job Title:

Senior NPD -

Project Manager Reports To:

Sales Director, Fragrance & Aerosol Location:

Thomaston, CT Revision Date:

September 27, 2024 About Silgan Dispensing Silgan Dispensing Systems is a growing global company with operations in over 10 countries where we develop dispensing solutions for iconic brands in the beauty, fragrance, personal care, home, and healthcare markets. The dispensers we manufacture can be found on some of your favorite products. When you spray your kitchen counter, wash your hair, or put on your favorite perfume there's a good chance you're using a sprayer, pump or closure we make!! We help brands enhance peoples' lives through our innovative solutions that make dispensing easier, more comfortable, and more sustainable. At Silgan Dispensing, you can expect an open, safe, and welcoming workplace with team members who are committed to our values. We are customer-oriented, innovative, driven to excel, respectful, inclusive, and sustainably focused. We are guided by our belief that we do our best work when we work as One Team. About this

Role:

The NPD Manager position is an important role on the Silgan Dispensing team and is a great opportunity for those looking to advance their skills. Our plant help produce thousands of our dispensing products each day. So, it's important to keep it running efficiently and continuously. The NPD Manager Manage sites projects and/or customer account assigned within Cost /Time to Market /Quality/ Quantity objectives defined in the project brief or charter. Here's a list of duties that our Molding Machine Operator performs on a typical day:

Primary Responsibilities:

Act as key point of contact and support sales from RFQ to commercialization on Global Customer account projects. Ensure site coordination and manage assigned projects according to Quality / Time to Market / quantity / cost projects objectives for (P0+/P1/P2/P3) Manage directly strategic / Critical projects Manage directly assigned New Product Innovation Projects Manage the project team, secure task planning, coordinate day-to-day activities, guide the project team members, get their commitment, and monitor progress against deadlines. Control the project both from a timing, financial and quality perspective; managing the resources provided to meet project objectives and -targets in order to deliver sustainability in the choice for product, process and supplies. Reports monthly and during the project steering committees the status of the projects. Define actions with the appropriate Department Manager if a assigned member of the project team does not respect his commitments. Support technically the Marketing or the Sales for the promotion of the new products. Ensure timely and documented Gate reviews and is guarantor of the NPD Process application

Education/Experience:

Master or Engineering degree in Project management or Mechanical / Plastics / Packaging 5 to 7 year experience in a similar function as product development projects manager for fmcg products and plastic injection technology (Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, Electronics, Plastic injection suppliers & industries) exposed to international cultures and teams Fluent in English Perform other duties as assigned. Must have 3-5 Years in a Plastics Manufacturing Environment Physical Demands (Reasonable accommodations provided): Ability to lift and/or move 50 lbs. Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on the production floor Visually capable of working on complex miniature components Physical requirements include but not limited to sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, stooping, crouching, color determination and grasping

Benefits:

Those who join our team will have access to a competitive benefits package that includes options for medical, dental, vision, 401(K), paid vacation time, paid holidays, overtime eligibility for hourly employees and much more! Silgan dispensing also has a generous shift differential pay for hourly employees on 2nd and 3rd shift.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis. Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status. Silgan is a drug-free workplace.