Program Manager

Position summary: 

The Program Manager will manage the team to a successful design, development and launch of both new and current programs. Monitor the cost and timing of new or current programs. They will hold regular meetings that track the accountability of all program team members and inform upper management the status of a program. Additional direct interface with the customer in accordance with meeting all program milestones and closure of open issues is also required. 

Job Family: Managers

Competencies:

1. Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. For example, offers penetrating questions to help others get to the heart of complex situations and find strong solutions. Uses a range of inputs to fully understand and solve problems.
2. Develops Talent: Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals. For example, builds long-term succession for key roles. Builds a learning culture in the team; uses teachable situations to offer insightful coaching. Recommends and facilitates activities and assignments that help people grow.
3. Values Differences: Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. For example, builds a team culture in which differences are embraced; leverages people’s differences to strengthen the workgroup; exposes team members to diverse perspectives and ensures they learn from these viewpoints.
4. Builds Effective Teams: Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. For example, revises processes and builds systems that create a culture of teamwork and team spirit across the organization. Demonstrates a highly team-oriented approach; works skillfully with many leaders.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Issue and manage ADAC CN’s.  
2. Assist in creation of customer EC’s and temporary approvals (CN’s, EWOs, WERS etc.)
3. Issue, monitor, update, and distribute timing plans.
4. Communicate program status.  Escalate as required
5. Lead and direct team members activities.
6. Assist in coordination of commercial quotes and review for accuracy.
7. Support customer meetings - APQP Status, design reviews, cost reviews, change control, etc.
8. Establish and track open issues.
9. Track and report on program profit margins and tooling budgets.
10. Fill in support for non PM related activities.

Education & Experience: 

1. Preferred education - Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Plastics Engineering, or Operations Management.
2. Preferred 10 years of total experience in engineering and/or management in plastics design, manufacturing, and quality.  
3. Training certification in related Automotive and Plastics engineering disciplines a plus.

Non Essential Responsibilities:

1. PBO assignments.
2. Interviewing candidates.
3. Travel as needed to support sales, project development, launch, and engineering changes.
4. Support PE’s and Lab for DVP&R scheduling.
5. Other tasks as assigned by management.

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. APQP, FMEA, CAE, DFM, Product design, MS Project, GD&T, Problem solving methods, Lean practices.
2. Active engagement in selling new programs, changes, and ADAC/VAST to our global customers.
3. Understanding of accounting principles as they relate to cost estimating, budget tracking, and return on investment.
4. Ability to travel internationally to support global customers is preferred.

Supervision Received:

• General Direction:  Work from company policies and general objectives.  Occasionally refer to superior, only for clarification and interpretation of company policy or customer requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None