Program Manager

Fuyao Automotive North America

Fuyao Automotive North America Incorporated (FANA) is in the general warehousing and glass manufacturing industry in Plymouth MI. We provide automotive glass for the North America market and currently have glass manufacturing relationships with some of the top automotive manufacturers in North America including GM, Honda, Chrysler, Kia, BMW and Hyundai. We operate several production lines for a variety of vehicle models from each of these automotive manufacturers.

 Our Parent Company

Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd. (FYG) is a leading international manufacturer of automotive and industrial glass located in the People's Republic of China. The company has been listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange since 1993 and employs more than 8,000 people in China, Hong Kong, Europe, Australia, Russia and the United States. Being the largest automotive glass supplier in China, FYG controls over 60% share of Chinese OEM market and over 30% share of Chinese replacement market. Fuyao customers in China are some of the leading automotive manufacturers in the world including GM, Ford, Honda, Toyota, Audi, Volkswagen, Citroen, and Mercedes-Benz to name a few.

Job Title: Program Manager

Job Summary: Leader of Program Management Team (Iron Triangle). Program Manager works with the Product Development Engineer and Advance Quality Engineer to quote, develop and launch new automotive glass products for OEMs. The PM will communicate directly with the customer on all matters concerning the initial launch of Windshields, Backlights, Doors, Quarter windows, and Sunroofs. Represent Fuyao at customer development events and meetings. Maintain documents in
accordance with Fuyao policies, APQP and Customer deliverables.  

Job Functions

• New Product Launch - Automotive Glass -Capable of handling OEM Customers and multiple programs/window openings.   
• Communication single point contact with OEM customers. Internal leader of Iron Triangle and OEM program
• Several forms of communication are required: face-to-face meetings, emails, texts, WeChat, verbal, written forms, etc
• Key Player / Value stream leader for the OEM customer - "Voice of the Customer" for internal processes and proceedings
• Organize internal teammates and processes to fulfill and support customer deliverable's   
• Attend Customer build events and meetings as appropriate; International travel and some overnights are expected. Depending on the program phase and customer expectations, travel could be up to 25% in a given fiscal quarter
• Maintaining the program budget is a central requirement. This includes components, tooling, equipment and packaging purchases
• Responsible for COST: from Quote to Invoice. Input customer orders into ERP system -PLEX. Creator of timing charts, ensure ON TIME delivery of products to the customer
• Back-up plan and expedited delivery schedules. Offset of delays    
• Within first 90 days - acquire product and process knowledge - commensurate with leadership role. Understand and be able to present to customer management core product lines
• Other duties as assigned by management. Ability to work overtime and be multi-functional
• Nothing in the Position Description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time  

Qualifications

• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
• Languages spoken in the workplace are English and Mandarin
• More than 3 years automotive manufacturing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Previous positions of demonstrated dynamic matrix management, budget controls and timing chart creation
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering fields or Business Management
• Masters degree is preferred
• Safety FIRST! Mindset is required
• Ability to walk or move around the plant for extended periods of time. Some lifting up to 35 lbs. with assistance is expected
• MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Preferred MS Project skilled 
• Outlook is the email client. Also use of Skype, and SharePoint navigation
• Knowledge of and familiarity MRP/ERP software. PLEX is current shop standard
• Skilled in documentation of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning ) & PPAP ( Production Part Approval Process)
• Manufacturing processes-Hi speed assembly, packaging, preferred glass bending and manufacturing
• Presentation - Oral and Written, Power Point or similar   
• Leadership ability (w/ motivational & cooperative aptitude)   
• Demonstrated decision making/leadership abilities in managing multiple programs to meet goals (quality, cost and delivery of programs) from concept through launch
• TS16949 training
• Training about the five reference books   
• Training about innovation methods
• Training about project management
• Six Sigma training 
• GM work experience preferred.