Adler Pelzer Group - a growing global Tier 1 supplier of Acoustic and Thermal Soft Trim products to the automotive industry is seeking for a strong and motivated individual to fill the position of Regional Director of Program Management for our Regional Headquarters in Troy, Michigan.

As a Regional Head of Programs, this position is the overall responsible for the program execution and for the performance of the program management team in the Region. Each Program Manager is the acting “small CEO” of the program. He is accountable for Program Products Profit and Loss and for the timely and quality execution of the program deliverables. The program responsibility begins at Order in House point and ends at the Hand Over to the plant targeted for SOP 90 Days.

As a Regional Head of Programs, this position is responsible to lead and to coach Program Managers assigned. The guidance will consist of the day-to-day program direction and issue resolution, and also for the consistent adherence of the Program Management Systems and Procedures in the Region. Disciplinary issues will still fall under the responsibility of the Director of Program Management.

Benefits for the Regional Director of Program Management

• Competitive pay and generous benefits package along with the opportunity to be a part of a strong team and growing one’s career.
• Salary range is $185,000 - $210,000 ( 15% bonus and car allowance). Specific salary is commensurate with experience and factors such as relevant experience, education, certifications and licenses, skills, and training.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance options from day one.
• Generous and flexible paid time off.
• 401(K) match, fully vested.
• Company provided life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurances, employee assistance program.
• Variety of automobile purchase discounts (Stellantis (FCA), BMW, Ford, GM, Subaru-many others).
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development.

Objectives of Regional Director of Program Management

• Secure program profitability: Reach and Improve Program EBITDA Targets.
• Flawless Program Launches: meeting customer milestones on a timely and quality manner
• Tooling Optimization: securing timely tooling funds collections and tooling budget performance.
• Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) optimization.
• Adherence to Program Management Systems and Procedures and Integration of the NAFTA Team.
• Responsible to achieve the Program objectives of the Program Managers assigned.

Responsibilities of Regional Director of Program Management

• Integrate and manage the Program Master Plan.
• Manage the Program team members and the program deliverables to the customer.
• Manage customer Engineering and Quality interfaces during the program.
• Maintain close communication with the program team.
• Ensure program team adherence the company PDP System (Product Development Process).
• Lead the program team and ensure a successful launch at production facilities.
• Evaluate and present program risks with supporting information for Upper Management decision making.
• Support customer engineering changes from Order in House through SOP 90 Days.
• Manage Tooling budget and timely collection of funds with Finance.
• Obtain final program approval from the Customer according to the Master Plan (PPAP, PSW, Note 1, etc).
• Manage Product Development Budget and Launch Budget.
• Coordinate all pre-production manufacturing activities.
• Prepare monthly program status reports for Senior Management.
• In conjunction with Management, Optimize Capital Expenditures of the Program.
• Recover all other program related cost from customers during program phases.
• Provide periodic updates the program team members and management.
• Execute program Gate review according to PDP System.
• Integrate and lead contingency plans when necessary.
• Develop take over business cases.
• May be required to travel, work overtime and lift heavy components.
• Lead to the proper execution of the duties and responsibilities of the Junior Program Managers assigned.
• Required to adhere to applicable TS16949 and ISO 14001.
• Required to adhere to all health and safety requirements at the production plants.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

Requirements for the Regional Director of Program Management

• Good customer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Office – Power Point, Excel, MS Project.
• SAP experience helpful.
• APQP, DFMEA / PFMEA knowledge or experience.
• GD&T knowledge or experience.
• Minimum of 3 –5 years' experience preferably in automotive interior trim/acoustics.
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in business or engineering or equivalent job experience.
• PMP Certification or equivalent.
• Work experience may be substituted for formal education.

About Adler Pelzer Group

Adler Pelzer Group was founded by talented people and families that around the 1960s in Europe and decided to start their respective journeys in the automotive industry. The entrepreneurial spirit of the founders was and still is, one of the cornerstones of what we, at the Adler Pelzer Group, are today.

We are proud to continue this story and to build the foundations for a brighter future for generations to come. We are the Adler Pelzer Group, a worldwide leader in the design, engineering, manufacturing of acoustical and thermal components and systems for the automotive sector. We deliver acoustic performance and increase thermal efficiency, in order to achieve the best in comfort for the vehicles of our customers.

Join Adler Pelzer’s team and become an integral part of a tradition that, through the years, has guided us to achieve the highest possible degree of product excellence in the automotive world.

To learn more about our Company and our rich history, visit our website at www.adlerpelzer.com

Adler Pelzer Group (APG) is an equal opportunity employer. APG participates in the E-Verify Program.

NO UNAUTHORIZED REFERRALS FROM RECRUITERS & VENDORS

Experience

• 3 - 5 years: Program Management preferably in automotive interior trim/acoustics