Program Manager Junior

Program Manager Junior# Program Manager JuniorHuntington Beach, CA 92649## OverviewSalary Range$35.00 - $40.00 HourlyLevelEntryPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelHigh SchoolCategoryManufacturing## Description**POSITION SUMMARY:**The Junior Program Manager supports Program Managers with production planning, scheduling, customer order management, and manufacturing documentation for assigned programs. This entry-level role builds hands-on knowledge of composite manufacturing, the ERP system, and program management practices, and provides a development path toward Program Manager.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**• Enter and maintain customer purchase orders in the ERP system, including part numbers, quantities, pricing, and delivery requirements.• Provide customer order status updates and respond to routine inquiries under the guidance of the Program Manager.• Support the development of production forecasts, weekly production plans, and daily schedules.• Create work orders, manufacturing travelers, and routers; release them after review and approval per established procedures.• Verify that work order documentation, part numbers, drawings, and revisions are complete and accurate.• Coordinate with Production and Purchasing to track material, tooling, and other schedule requirements.• Monitor progress against schedules and escalate potential delays to the Program Manager.• Collect planned-versus-actual schedule and cost data to support program reporting and corrective actions.• Maintain customer delivery scorecards and track RMAs with Quality and Engineering.• Prepare routine reports, spreadsheets, and status updates for internal reviews.• Participate in production floor activities to learn composite manufacturing processes and program technical requirements.• Support quote preparation, contract reviews, and risk and issue tracking under the direction of a Program Manager.• Attend program reviews and, where applicable, New Product Development phase-gate reviews.• Handle controlled documents and data in accordance with ITAR/export control and AS9100D requirements.• Perform other related duties as assigned.• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records.• Basic understanding of production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations, or the ability to learn quickly.• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, or the ability to learn new business systems.• Able to learn manufacturing documentation, including work orders, travelers, and engineering drawings.• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.• Clear, professional written and verbal communication.## Qualifications**EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:**• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree in business, project management, supply chain, or a related field preferred.• 0–3 years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, or program coordination; relevant education may substitute for experience.• Lean training or certification preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apex Space & Defense Systems