New Product Introduction Manager

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions with a portfolio that includes fiber cement fiber gypsum composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie TimberTech AZEK Exteriors Versatex fermacell and StruXure.

With over 8000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago we boast 31 operating sites 6 recycling facilities and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce were united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All through sustainable innovation a Zero Harm culture and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.

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Summary

We are seeking an experienced NPI (New Product Introduction) Manager to lead the successful development and launch of new products across multiple manufacturing sites and product this strategic leadership role you will drive cross-functional teams through the Stage-Gate process ensuring products move efficiently from concept to commercialization while meeting quality cost performance and business objectives.

As a key member of the Engineering organization you will collaborate closely with R&D Manufacturing Quality Procurement Supply Chain and Commercial teams to deliver successful product launches optimize manufacturing readiness and continuously improve the NPI framework to support innovation and speed to market.

What Youll Do:

• Lead multiple New Product Introduction (NPI) projects through the Stage-Gate process ensuring milestones deliverables and launch objectives are achieved.
• Manage cross-functional project teams spanning Engineering Manufacturing Quality Procurement Supply Chain and Commercial functions.
• Drive product commercialization efforts from concept development through full-scale production.
• Lead project reviews and provide executive-level updates on project status risks timelines and key business decisions.
• Identify and mitigate technical operational and supply chain risks using structured problem-solving and risk management tools.
• Ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles are incorporated early in the product development process.
• Oversee production trials validation activities and manufacturing ramp-up across multiple sites.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to develop scalable production processes and define capital investment requirements.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators including quality cost manufacturability and time-to-market.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the NPI process utilizing Lean Six Sigma FMEA and other data-driven methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Promote effective knowledge transfer documentation and best practices across the organization.

What Youll Bring:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Chemical Industrial Materials or related discipline).
• 5 years of leadership experience managing engineering manufacturing or other technical teams.
• 2 years of experience in product development process engineering manufacturing engineering or New Product Introduction within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven success leading large-scale NPI projects through a Stage-Gate or similar product development process.
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) FMEA Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma and process validation methodologies.
• Excellent project management communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred

• Masters degree in Engineering Business or a related discipline.
• Experience within the building products manufacturing industry.
• Experience presenting project updates and recommendations to senior leadership teams.

Travel

• Ability to travel up to 10% to support manufacturing sites project launches and business initiatives.

What Youll Receive:

As of the date of this posting a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $130000 to $160000. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience skills geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.

At James Hardie we recognize that our success depends on our people. Weve worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.

• Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility
• Insurance: health coverage medical dental vision life insurance
• Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays
• Retirement: 401(k) with match
• Work-Life Balance: parental leave wellness programs
• Purpose. Impact. Community: Sustainability Initiatives James Hardie

This role is an opportunity to join the AZEK Group LLC a part of the James Hardie Building Products family of companies where youll contribute to a culture driven by growth collaboration and meaningful impact.

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color gender sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity/expression genetic information veterans status marital status pregnancy disability or any other basis protected by law.
James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits including but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act in accordance with its plans and policies.

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties responsibilities and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

Required Experience:

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