About the role

The NPI Manager leads end-to-end product commercialization from concept through launch while driving process standardization and manufacturing readiness. This role serves as the central project leader, coordinating cross-functional teams across R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations.

What they look for

New Product Introduction Project Management Product Commercialization Cross-functional Leadership Food Manufacturing Stage-gate Execution Manufacturing Readiness SOP Development Continuous Improvement Supply Chain Management Risk Management Process Standardization Plant Trials Scale-up Validation Consumer Packaged Goods

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Supply Chain, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of experience in product commercialization or project management within the food manufacturing or CPG industry is required.

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

Full description

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 LinkedIn: View Elizabeth's LinkedIn Prefer a confidential conversation? Call or text Elizabeth directly.

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.