Project Manager - New Product Development

Intralox • New Orleans, LA • 2d ago

Project Manager - New Product Development Apply now (https://jobs.laitram.com/en_US/JobsLaitram/ApplicationMethods?jobId=8356)

Location

New Orleans, LA

Job Category

Engineering, Manufacturing & Production

Division

Intralox

Job Description (General Summary)

Intralox's New Product Development Food Business Unit is seeking a technically sharp, strategically minded, and pragmatic project leader to drive the development of modular plastic belting solutions for the global food industry. Our business serves a wide array of sectors-including beef, pork, poultry, seafood, frozen and fresh produce, and bakery/snack applications-requiring solutions that balance innovation, hygienic design, durability, and food safety.

This role supports a constantly shifting industry and complex product offerings, requiring strong organization, flexibility, and the ability to solve problems transparently.

As a company whose key principles focus on change, curiosity, tenacity, and a love of learning, Intralox believes strongly that who we are as a company is based on who we have working with us. We are looking for someone who can objectively evaluate their landscape, ask the right questions to understand gaps, build a plan to address those gaps-and most importantly, who is a dynamic and engaged communicator with a special talent for getting teams excited for the ride.

You won't just be managing Gantt charts-you'll be a core contributor in a fast-paced, engineering-centric environment where product development moves quickly and is shaped by close proximity to end-user needs. You'll collaborate with talented mechanical engineers, plastic injection mold designers, application experts, commercial representatives, and manufacturing partners to turn concepts into real-world, production-ready systems that solve pressing customer problems.

Intralox is a division of Laitram, L.L.C., with an extensive portfolio of innovative products and services that improve lives and optimize business worldwide each day. Intralox's conveyance solutions enhance food safety, power e-commerce, and solve challenges for industries from automotive to industrial manufacturing to consumer goods.

Together, our 3,000+ global employees are reliable problem solvers, continuously developing and directly delivering solutions that have driven our customers' growth worldwide for more than 45 years. We consistently and sustainably work together to create long-term value by continuously improving products, services, and processes for our customers. Our award-winning customer service team provides comprehensive support and access to technical experts to deliver fast, reliable solutions.

Intralox was founded upon the principle of doing the right thing, by treating customers, employees, and suppliers with honesty, fairness, and respect. We aim as a company to practice these principles every day, which is why we have been consistently recognized for innovation and workplace excellence.

We listen objectively, think creatively, and deliver results. To learn more about our company culture, philosophy, and benefits, please visit our company page . (http://www.intralox.com/careers.aspx)

This is a hybrid position, requiring employees to work from our New Orleans office for 3 days a week once fully onboarded . ?During the initial employee onboarding period (~3 months) - 5 days per week in-office attendance is required .?

This role does NOT qualify for Sponsorship!

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Who You Are

A pragmatic project leader who thrives in ambiguity and moves with purpose.

A self-managed stakeholder invested in seeing a product go from ideation to market.

A communicator who earns trust across functions and motivates teams through clarity, urgency, and vision.

A colleague who is more than just a face on a phone call.

Deeply curious and focused on end-user needs-you operate within a technical team guided by the goal of solving customer problems and generating end-user value.

Not just a task manager-you think like an owner.

Responsibilities

Lead complex, cross-functional projects from concept through launch in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Ensure alignment with business objectives and end-user requirements, serving as the connective tissue between engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and commercial teams.

Build and manage timelines, project scopes, and resource plans while maintaining flexibility and a problem-solving mindset.

Facilitate clear, concise communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders, driving accountability and decision-making.

Proactively identify and mitigate risks while championing a bias for execution and continuous learning

Role Requirements

Bachelor's degree required

Demonstrated familiarity with mechanical design and manufacturing processes

Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams in delivery-oriented environments

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities and multiple stakeholders.

Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software.

Willingness to travel up to 10%, as needed or as interested.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent technical

Minimum 3 years of experience in new product development, preferably within manufacturing or industrial environments.

Experience working directly on the development of plastic injection molded components would be nice to have.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Agile experience (a plus but not required).

EEO/Vet/Disability Notice

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