Program Manager - Automotive Manufacturing

Summary of Responsibilities

You will be a leader in a cross-functional role that drives continuous improvement in areas of production, logistics, quality, maintenance, & supplier relations. 

We’re looking for someone to drive change with superior communication skills and strong decision making.  Challenging the status quo isn’t easy and we need someone to sit at the center of multiples areas to improve output.

This is an independent contractor role that pays between $40-$45 an hour

Essential Job Function

The primary responsibility of this role is to work with program managers to coordinate the successful seamless execution of roles.  You will define processes and enforce processes. 

• Manages and directs activities of the production department, ensuring product adheres to standards of safety, quality, and throughput
• Collaborates with the planning department to create production schedules that meet both internal and external needs. Establishes and adjusts work procedures and schedules to meet production plan
• Maintains effective working relationships with team members through open communication, visibility, and involvement to promote a positive working environment that maximizes safety, employee engagement, productivity, and throughput
• Analyzes and submits reports for production numbers, downtime, attendance, overtime, and quality checks to the Plant Director
• Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department personnel
• Interfaces with multiple departments within in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met
• Collaborates with plant leadership to champion a world-class safety culture
• Adheres to the highest standards of company and plant safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations
• Collaborates with raw material planners to ensure correct inventories based on production schedules. Escalates supplier quality issues to prevent customer shortages
• Partners with the Quality Department to prevent and resolve Non-Conforming Finished Goods and Non-Conforming Raw Materials
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice

Qualifications

• 6 Years – Experience in automotive manufacturing program management 
• 4 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• Familiarity/working knowledge of BMC molding.
• Understanding of production processes and controls experience.  May include a combination of work experience and education

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