Manage new product introduction, item change notice management, systems and data management. Coordinating cross-functional change.
Additional Information:
Shift: 1st shift days.
This position is also eligible for a bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.
This position is eligible for health benefits, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, security, retirement and saving benefits. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays.
Job duties include contact with other employees, operating heavy machinery, and access to proprietary information, raw materials, finished merchandise, and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and vendors.
Product Notice (New Product Introduction) Management
- Develop, document, and continuously improve the Product Notice (PN) process to ensure efficient and accurate new product setup.
- Serve as the process owner for all Product Notices from initiation through final implementation.
- Coordinate cross-functional activities required for new product introductions, including Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and EHS.
- Ensure all product master data, formulas, packaging specifications, bills of material, routing information, and system requirements are accurately established.
- Facilitate project timelines and monitor progress to ensure new products are launched on schedule.
- Identify and resolve issues that could delay product introductions or impact operational readiness.
- Maintain process documentation, training materials, and standard work instructions related to new product setup.
Item Change Notice (ICN) Management
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Item Change Notice (ICN) process.
- Serve as the process owner for all product, packaging, formula, specification, supplier, and system changes requiring an ICN.
- Coordinate the review, approval, and implementation of changes across all impacted departments.
- Ensure changes are accurately documented, communicated, approved, and implemented according to established procedures.
- Track ICN status, implementation timelines, and completion metrics.
- Manage change-related risks and develop mitigation plans to minimize disruption to operations and customers.
System and Master Data Management
- Maintain alignment of product-related master data between Cary manufacturing systems and Do it Best systems.
- Execute system updates associated with new products, product modifications, packaging changes, formula revisions, and item maintenance activities.
Cross-Functional Change Coordination
- Act as the central point of contact for product changes affecting the Cary facility.
- Facilitate communication among stakeholders to ensure awareness of upcoming product launches and changes.
- Lead change review meetings and provide regular status updates to leadership.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to product setup, change management, implementation cycle times, and process effectiveness.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce lead times, and improve cross-functional execution.
Continuous Improvement
- Drive standardization and optimization of product setup and change management processes.
- Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and process gaps and implement corrective actions.
- Support business transformation initiatives related to ERP integration, master data governance, and operational excellence.
- Develop reporting and metrics that provide visibility into workload, project status, process performance, and compliance.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have the legal right to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2+ years of experience in change management, new product introduction or related experience in a manufacturing environment