Program Manager

Overview
The Program Manager manages new products from conceptual design through PPAP of the product and its launch into production.

Duties and responsibilities

· Perform Program Management responsibilities per the current quality standard requirement and per General Aluminum procedures & guidelines.

· Schedule meetings and manage the APQP project with the cross functional team to complete all tasks and confirm a launch that occurs on schedule, at or under budget, and achieves the quoted KPI’s.

· Maintain program timelines and launch action plans per General Aluminum procedures and guidelines.

· Primary point of communication interface with the customer and any suppliers for the respective program launches and any post SOP product / process changes.

· Complete engineering assumptions for all new product RFQ's and any product / process changes.

· Reviewing technical data, drawing, specifications, and performance requirements pertaining to the design, build and manufacturing of product to ensure it is feasible & meets customer’s requirements.

· Manage product/process changes through the GAMCO change management process with support of the GAMCO management & support teams while maintaining communications with the customer throughout approval & implementation.

· Utilize value stream mapping, time studies, six sigma, and application of lean concepts to improve efficiency, safety & reduce operational wastes with current processes / operations.

· Represent the needs of the customer.

· Ability to travel to other facilities & customer sites up to 40% (May spike during final phases of a launch).

Other duties as assigned by Manager.

Qualifications

· 2-4-year Engineering or Technical Degree (Required)/ BS in Engineering field (Preferred)

· 1-3 years of Program Management experience with automotive supplier is preferred, or 3-5 years Manufacturing Engineering experience in automotive industry with Project involvement.

· Must have strong mechanical ability, with a willingness as a self-starter to get hands on involved.

· Ability to understand production processes and quickly pick up production operations.

· Knowledge of value stream mapping, time studies, and application of lean concepts to improve manufacturing operational performance.

· Demonstrated dependability, responsibility, and flexibility.

· Multi-tasking skills are required to manage multiple projects and various project activities.

· Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

· Must be able to effectively communicate in English.

· Proficiency in MS Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (intermediate or higher level preferred)

Working Conditions

Office setting with exposure to the plant, moving equipment and molten metal.tional excellence.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Conneaut, OH 44030 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $80,000