Program Manager

Our client is looking for a:

PROGRAM MANAGER - Manufacturing Operations

$85,000 - $100,000 annual base salary

On-Site 5 days a week in Belleville, ON

Individual Contributor - no direct reports

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generate and maintain project timelines, open issues and correspondence, where necessary, to drive continuous improvement (ie: productivity improvement – scrap reduction); tracking issues and their progress with solid targets and timing.

• Facilitate, when necessary, resolution to issues with the individual manufacturing groups.

• Manage the commercial position focusing on improvements to contribution margins.

• Manages Customer performance metrics engaging the cross-functional teams, when necessary, to address product quality, scrap, efficiency, internal quality systems, cost and delivery performance issues, including overall product integrity.

• Manage the Customer interface on a regular basis to resolve any commercial issues, outstanding engineering changes and product quality improvements.

• Manage the Engineering Change process as it relates to programs of responsibility (established programs).

• Communicate program information to Company Executive Team on monthly basis.

• Ensure all PPAP deliverables are submitted by the product team and submit final PPAP to Customer.

• Manage Customer tooling approval process to optimize cash flow.

• Participate in new product PDTs and engage team members, when appropriate, to ensure a smooth and flawless launch and transfer of new program information timely.

• Generate cost improvement opportunities through mandatory plant floor reviews with Program and Operational Teams.

• Lead PDTs to drive current program deliverables and performance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma/Degree in related field an asset (Business, Technical, Project Management).

• Program Management experience would be a strong asset

• Automotive manufacturing experience would be an asset.

• Operations experience would be an asset

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Understanding financial indicators and aspects of business is an asset.

• Familiarity with the APQP and Product Development process.

• Strong and varied interpersonal skills.

• Ability to communicate and negotiate with Customer Purchasing, Engineering and Quality representatives verbally and in writing.

• Self-motivated, ability to initiate and follow tasks through to completion.

• Strong organizational skills are critical.

• Solid ability to analyze technical problems and drive the solution process.

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.

• Ability to travel and manage flexible work schedule requirements.