Program Manager (on-site)

Summary:

Manages all phases of programs from inception through completion production hand off, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Responsible for the pricing, schedule, and technical performance of programs or subsystems of major programs. Manages the overall manufacturing effort of the facility through the coordination and management of manufacturing, human resources, quality assurance, and continuous improvement for the location in support of the overall company objectives. Makes final decisions on issues relating to the project and ensures the program achievement of objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Leads the preparation of proposals, quotations, business plans, work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/ conditions of contracts and contract changes.
• Leads program review sessions with large customers or critical projects to discuss cost, schedule & technical performance.
• Determine customer requirements and negotiate price with vendors for tools, equipment and services.
• Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer.
• Provides engineering support to sales for presentations to help sell manufacturing capabilities.
• Establishes design concepts, criteria engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test.
• Designs / reviews designs for injection molds including quoting, coordinating with mold builders, visitng and auditing mold builders, communicating with customers
• Identifies program problems and develops solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. May assist other Program managers with developing solutions for complex problems.
• Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from various departments.
• Reviews status reports prepared by project team, modifies schedules or plans as required and escalates issues to management as required. Acts as advisor to program team regarding projects, tasks, and operations.
• Coordinates assembly development and supply chain requirements by holding design reviews and weekly project status meetings.
• Acts as main communication interface between company, customers and vendors for new programs.
• Develop flowcharts, GANNT charts and other project report mechanisms as needed.
• Manage and coordinate program continuous quality improvement and cost reduction efforts and teams by developing and leading the quality based reporting process.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or plastics engineering or related discipline with 5+ years of experience.
• Master’s degree in mechanical or plastics engineering related discipline with 5+ years of experience a plus.
• Strong and broad Project Engineering and/or Program Management experience.
• Ability to use good judgment to achieve organizational goals in a self-directed manner
• Proven ability to solve problems.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to record and document applicable data
• Keen understanding and knowledge of manufacturing related safety issues.
• Ability to work as a cooperative team player, treating all co-workers, customer, and suppliers with consideration and respect.
• Blueprint interpretation
• English language proficiency, to include verbal and written communication.
• Ability to pass all pre-employment screenings

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

ASQ Certified Black Belt is preferred