Program Manager jobs in South Bend, IN

General Stamping & Metalworks is a leading supplier of stampings and assemblies to the North American solar power industry, which is forecasting another decade of double-digit growth. In addition, we are a key supplier to market leaders in a diverse set of industries including outdoor power equipment, agricultural and construction equipment, recreational vehicles and industrial trucks.

GSM has been in business since 1922, and we realize that our employees spend a large portion of their lives working; therefore, we have invested in the finest facility and grounds in the fabricating industry. We also invest in state-of-the-art equipment, technology, and in our greatest resource, our employees.

What Makes Us Different

GSM is proud of our diverse, welcoming workforce, and we make every effort and investment to ensure their success and provide a path to build better lives. We offer:

• Excellent wages
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Cafeteria
• Fully equipped fitness center
• Locker rooms with showers
• Air-conditioned welding department
• Employee wellness initiatives (on-site flu vaccination, wellness care, and EAP resources)
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• 401(K) Contribution & match after 1 year of service
• Holiday pay, and vacation accrual that starts on the date of hire
• Advancement opportunities only a growing company can provide

The Program Manager plans and controls the rollout of complex large scale projects so that inputs are defined and available, costs are known and controlled, processes are defined to customer specifications and due dates are realistic and achievable.

The intention of this job description is to provide an overview of primary responsibilities for this position. GSM expects that tasks and requirements will change from time to time.

Organizational Relationships and Authority

This position reports directly to the Engineering Manager. This position will collaborate to solve problems, identify and implement improvement and cost reduction opportunities. The Program Manager will know they have achieved the goal when GSM consensus is we had everything we needed to make the project successful.

This team member is expected to halt and correct operations should they encounter an unsafe/incorrect process is occurring.

Additional Responsibilities Include

• Defines, selects, requisitions, coordinates and delivers the appropriate resources (equipment, tools, material and labor) needed for the project.
• Conducts tests of unknown elements to fully understand possibilities
• Assists in the verification of parts during multiple part large scale projects
• Maintains ownership of the part until part is produced at rate in production
• Champions the Management of Change process for new programs
• Controls and safeguards customer records through revision control, network and security measures
• Interfaces directly with the customer to understand large scale projects and designs for manufacturability
• Takes responsibility to define proper milestones and achieves them

Job Demands and Expectations

The Program Manager exemplifies the values of GSM and its vision and is expected to improve their knowledge, skills and ability, as business needs change.

Qualifications and Competencies

To perform this job successfully, an individual must demonstrate expert knowledge of the equipment and have the ability to execute the processes within their assigned department. They must possess computer skills:

• Microsoft Office suite
• ERP System
• Laptop, tablet and/or desktop computer
• Engineering project management software
• Engineering software and programs (Solid works preferred)

General Competencies

• Dependability: Follows the direction of the Engineering Manager and provides accountability for performance of key responsibilities; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits time necessary to reach goals; meets deadlines or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Problem-Solving: Utilizes creative talents and skills to successfully resolve problems; develops solutions that work; works committedly with others to solve problems and resolve situations.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments prepared and on time.
• Employee Relations: Uses good communication skills; responds promptly and effectively to employee questions and needs; solicits employee feedback to improve responsiveness and initiatives; responds to requests for information and assistance in a supportive and enthusiastic manner; meets commitments.
• Listening Skills: Listens carefully to the input of others and gets clarification before generating conclusions; responds professionally
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

Education

• Engineering degree or equivalent
• Program Management Professional (preferred)
• Solid Works Essentials or equivalent (preferred)

Experience

Minimum 2 years in project management or other relevant experience

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics encountered by this position is listed below. . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Open office, cubicle, individual or shared office
• Shop floor; reaching in tight spaces to view and adjust equipment

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly or occasionally required to meet the following physical demands:

• Able to speak clearly and understandably, with a pleasant tone of voice and manner
• Ability to hear within a range that enables normal telephone communication
• Able to see a computer screen within reasonable reading distance without strain for prolonged periods of time
• Able to type at a keyboard without bodily or psychological discomfort most of the working day
• Ability to ambulate around the office environment and manufacturing floor comfortably in order to fulfill tasks required in various offices and departments
• Ability to travel beyond the office environment by air, automobile without undue stress or discomfort
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds with assistance
• Ability to bend at the waist and knees to view machine conditions

Salary/Wages and Benefits

Refer to Letter of Agreement for this position.

The Program Manager plans and controls the rollout of complex large scale projects so that inputs are defined and available, costs are known and controlled, processes are defined to customer specifications and due dates are realistic and achievable.

This position is eligible for hybrid remote work schedule.