Program Manager

Program Manager

Crystal Finishing is home to 1,000+ team members and over $150 million in annual sales, built on craftsmanship, reliability, and pride in a job well done. From aluminum extrusion to fabrication and finishing, we deliver high-quality products that shape industries across the country.

What You'll Do

• Manage customer programs and projects from launch through completion, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Serve as the primary customer contact, providing program updates, coordinating meetings, and resolving issues proactively.
• Partner with scheduling, production, and leadership teams to forecast potential delays, develop contingency plans, and maintain project timelines.
• Lead new product launches, new customer implementations, and other strategic growth initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, timelines, and ROI metrics for assigned programs.
• Identify project risks, resolve issues, and escalate resource or strategic concerns when needed.
• Lead cross-functional teams, delegate responsibilities, and ensure team members have the resources needed for success.
• Track project KPIs, analyze performance results, and drive continuous improvement through customer feedback and operational data.
• Support business growth by identifying new opportunities and developing account strategies aligned with customer and company objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 3+ years of project management, program management, account management, or manufacturing leadership experience.
• Strong customer service, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, budgets, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving project execution.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and project tracking tools.

Work Environment & Travel

• Combination of office and manufacturing plant environments.
• Regular interaction with production teams, customers, and vendors.
• Exposure to manufacturing processes and materials; appropriate safety procedures required.
• Travel up to 25%, including visits to Crystal Finishing Systems locations, customers, and vendors.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with options to fit your needs
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Employee Life Insurance
• Additional Employee, Spouse and Child Life Insurance options
• Optional Accident, Indemnity, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Pharmacy Benefit Management
• Prescription Drug Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays per year
• Health Savings Plans (HSA, FSA and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts)
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness Programs - including onsite Healthcare Clinics and Gyms
• Free Physical Therapy
• Apprenticeship Programs
• On-Site Cookouts and Celebrations
• And more!

Your hands ‑ on talent deserves a workplace that appreciates it.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical and drug screen. Crystal Finishing Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Crystal Finishing Systems participates in E-Verify.