Mercury Marine · 1 week ago
New Product Development Build Manager
Fond du Lac, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$103K/yr - $144K/yr
5+ years expMercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation, is a leader in the marine industry, focusing on innovative technologies for recreational boating. The Build Manager will be responsible for coordinating new product pilot builds, ensuring successful execution through effective communication and management of resources.
Consumer GoodsIndustrialMachinery Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Process all New Product Build Requests
Identify the components and quantity needed to support the build request
Lead the cross-functional new product Build-Readiness meetings to ensure adequate preparation and communication for a successful build event
Create plans for the proper tracking of inventory into and out of the controlled build room before, during, and after the build event
Hold cross-functional team members accountable for proper adherence to processes and guidelines necessary for successful execution of each build event
Drive continuous improvement into the planning and execution of new product build events
Communicate serial numbers to the engineering team to ensure appropriate transfer of inventory
Process sample parts through the necessary manufacturing processes and execute line trials to validate component changes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations or Supply Chain Management or closely related field
Minimum of five (5) years' experience in a manufacturing environment with an emphasis in assembly
Solid understanding of a Bill of Material structure
Strong New Product Development process knowledge (HPPD)
Working knowledge of basic manufacturing processes such as casting, machining, coating and assembly
Solid understanding of inventory transactions and inventory control
Track record of driving continuous improvement
Exceptional communication skills – both verbal and written
Able to work effectively at all levels in an organization
Ability to balance multiple projects at the same time
Must be capable of leading and directing employees who are not direct reports
Good time management skills – much of the work is self-directed or ad-hoc
Proficient in Microsoft applications
Knowledge of Project Management processes, tools and phases of projects
PIMS inventory transaction and BOM experience
Preferred
New Product Development experience
Familiarity with Free Trade Zone guidelines
Benefits
Annual discretionary bonus
Comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid vacation
401k (up to 4% match)
Health Savings Account (with company contribution)
Well-being program
Product purchase discounts
Company
Mercury Marine
Mercury Marine is a manufacturer of marine propulsion systems.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jamison Heuver
Human Resources Business Partner
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