Program Manager

Program Manager

Leader of Program Management Team (Iron Triangle). Program Manager works with the Product Development Engineer and Advance 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.

Representative Duties

• Responsible to keep data, drawings, and standards effectively archived in a controlled way.
• 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 deliverables.
• 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
• Nothing in the Position Description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time

Job Requirements - Language - Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills. Languages spoken in the workplace are English and Mandarin.

Experience - 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.

Education - Bachelor of Science in Engineering fields or Business Management. Masters degree is preferred.

Physical Condition - 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.

Other Requirements - COMPUTER SKILLS - 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities utilized on the job - Professional Knowledge, Skills - 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.

Training Required - 1. TS16949 training; 2. Training about the five reference books; 3. Training about innovation methods; 4. Training about project management; 5. Six Sigma training.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Safety requirements for this position are safety glasses, hearing protection and steel-toed footwear.