Program Manager

Who We Are Challenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations. Who We Want The Program Manager acts in a leadership capacity to ensure that all aspects of the program management launch process meet internal and external customer requirements. What You’ll Do Reporting level program status updates to the executive team, including timing, quality and cost KPI’s Develop effective KPI’s to monitor teams launch status and performance. Provide project leadership and drive all aspects of program launch. Lead a cross functional team to bring product design to production. Serve as key customer contact for engineering, quality and launch teams. Ensure customer deliverables and program timing are met. Establish and maintain an open issue report and timeline. Establish and maintain program files and retain them in an orderly manner. Facilitate and manage scope change activity. Minimize project risk and inform Management appropriately. Facilitate lessons-learned sessions at the conclusion of the launch as part of continuous improvement. When and Where This will be a M-F position located at our Corporate Office in Walker, MI. Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests. What You Need To Have Minimum of ten years’ experience in the automotive industry, preferably in stamping, welding, or assembly operations. Minimum of five years’ experience as a program manager. Minimum of five years’ experience leading and mentoring a team. Experience with estimating complex stamping and welding processes. A proven track record of successfully launching large scale programs on time and under budget. Extensive experience with APQP, PAPP, PFMEA, Control Plans and GD&T. Experience launching programs for GM and Honda as a tier 1. Experience with GM’s Mini-Match, MRD, MCR and PPAP process. Experience with Honda’s NMR process. Experience with Microsoft Office and Project. Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Controls, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering preferred. High standards of performance for self. Responsibility for actions, results and mistakes. Thorough, accurate and reliable performance; honest and integrity in all aspects of work. Positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening and staying focused on the issue. Constructively resolves conflicts and maintains positive relationships. Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships. Moves within own and/or other work areas to support plant flow. Works with a sense of urgency to meet needs of customers. Has necessary experience, skills and knowledge to perform all aspects of the job; rotates through all job responsibilities. Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively. Views change as a positive learning opportunity. Collaborates, shares information and knowledge. Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely. Knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, welding, fabrication and assembly. Basic competency in MS Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Coordination and planning skills (Project Management). Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. What We Offer We’re excited to offer a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life and Long-Term Disability options, an Employer 401k Match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, a Referral Bonus Program, Challenge Incentive Program, and paid time off. Please note, while these benefits are part of what we offer, they may not all apply to this specific role. The details shared in this job description are intended to give you a general idea, but duties and responsibilities may evolve over time, with or without notice. And of course, we’re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to help individuals with disabilities succeed in their role. #J-18808-Ljbffr