Sr. Manager - Global New Product Manufacturing
The Toro Company

Sr. Manager - Global New Product Manufacturing - The Toro Company

Who Are We?

The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens, to venues such as St. Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and an average employee tenure of 15 years,come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career.

As the Sr. Manager of Global New Product Manufacturing you will lead the administration and operation of the global New Product Manufacturing Engineering (NPME) Team.This includes the administration of the team, tooling budget management, special plant Operation's projects, division support and other special duties.

Your success (and the success of the NPME team) will provide leadership in the DFMA process, plant and production tooling, quality, cost reduction activties and product manufacturability - to ensure effective product introduction to the manufacturing sites.

What Will You Do?

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:

• Leading a team of up to 5 NPM Managers, each overseeing teams of up to 2-5 Engineers who support the Global NPM.
• Leading the organization in the preparation and implementation of manufacturing plans beginning at the 1.0 product development concept stage through the 5.0 and 6.0 stages.
• Formulating policies and procedures regarding manufacturing activities during the engineering and design process.
• Providing leadership in establishing objectives and priorities that are coordinated with the operations, engineering and financial plans.
• Preparing and maintaining budgets for the department, capital and expense tooling. Developing/implementing training programs for personnel regarding new technologies, products, manufacturing systems and methods.
• While personally responsible for certain projects, leading other department members in the implementation of advanced manufacturing responsibilities according to the product development system.
• Approving product development and manufacturing implementation schedules and establishing tracking systems to assure schedule compliance.
• Full job description will be provided to final candidate at point of offer.

What Do You Need?

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:

• B.S in Engineering required; M.S preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in engineering including a minimum of 4 years leading/coordinate new product introduction to manufacturing sites.
• Experience with appropriate manufacturing processes e.g. tooling development, weld, paint, assembly, extrusion, injection molding, metal fab.
• High degree of self-direction and tolerance of ambiguity.
• Ability to write technically, work effectively across levels from shop floor to Director level and to support work at remote sites.
• Willingness to adjust working hours to ensure effective support of region.
• SAP skills a plus but can be trained.

What Can We Give You?

At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits -The Toro company offers employees at our Bloomington, MN HQlocation a variety of perks, including:

Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment.

Location - Conveniently located near both St. Paul and Minneapolis, we are centrally located for most commuters!

Food - Take advantage of our onsite café, which serves both breakfast and lunch. With a Caribou Coffee attached, you can grab a snack and a coffee at any time during your day.

Wellness - The Toro Company's HQ offers complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility to employees. In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees.

Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.

Summer Hours - Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at our Bloomington HQ are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday.

Onsite Collaboration - Given this is a leadership role - there will be a requirement for this person to be onsite with situational flexibility.#LI-Onsite Competitive Salary - The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between $130,000 - $150,000. Cash compensation is just one piece of our competitive total rewards package.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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