Program Manager

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Program Manager Key Position Moraine, OH, US Job Summary: Leader of Program Management Team (Iron Triangle). Program Manager works with the Product Development Engineer and Advanced 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr