Client Development Manager - Hyundai Kia

Job Description

Job Description

Client Development Manager – Hyundai Kia (Mexico)

Be the face of Minth to our key customers: lead programs from planning through mass production, deepen client relationships and help win the next generation of business.

Minth North America is looking for a Client Development Manager to serve as the primary link between our Mexico plants and our key customers. You will lead project teams, keep programs on time and on budget from planning through mass production, and build the customer relationships that open the door to new technology collaborations and new business.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead and support the project team, mobilize resources and manage project gates.
• Serve as the main liaison between Minth and key customers from planning through mass production.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, including exploring future technology collaborations.
• Manage cost risks and make sure programs launch successfully and deliver on time.
• Identify project risks early, foster cross-functional collaboration and prevent recurring issues.
• Set operational targets, formulate action and development plans, and ensure knowledge transfer.
• Help secure new project contracts and support sustainable business growth.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the automotive industry, including 3+ years in a business department management role in automotive components.
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, IATF 16949, capacity planning and automotive quality tools.
• Strong leadership, cross-functional coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, such as trim strips, decorative parts and metal structural components.
• Familiarity with HR and financial management principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel or similar project management software.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (A PLUS)

• MBA, PMP certification or Master's degree in Project Management.

MINIMUM EDUCATION / FIELD OF STUDY

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, Materials or a related field).

KEY TO BEING SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE

• Strong leadership and the ability to rally cross-functional teams around a shared goal.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, including with customers.
• A proactive, problem-solving approach and a bias for action.
• Ability to manage several programs and priorities at once.
• Comfortable working in a global, multicultural environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed in both an office setting and on the manufacturing floor; time on the floor requires standing and walking and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Frequent use of a computer and project management software.
• Occasional travel to customer, plant and supplier sites, which may include air travel and overnight stays.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

WHY WORK FOR MINTH?

• Lead the customer relationship – Work directly with key automotive customers and shape how Minth grows with them.
• Grow with a global leader – Minth Group operates 78 plants worldwide, with North American headquarters in Wixom, Michigan, and a new $430 million campus underway in Gadsden, Alabama.
• International development platform – Build a career in a fast-growing global automotive supplier.
• Dynamic and efficient team – Collaborate with engineering, quality, sales and plant teams around the world.
• Competitive compensation package.

Minth North America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age (40 and over), disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local law. Minth provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, for pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, and for sincerely held religious beliefs, in the application process and in performing the essential functions of the job. To request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.