Head of Programme Management

Program Manager

US Farathane is seeking Program Managers at our Corporate Tech Center to join our growing team! Program Managers are responsible for the overall management of assigned customer product development programs, from program award through 90 days post Start of Production (SOP). This role requires strong leadership and coordination across cross functional teams, as well as direct interaction with all levels of internal leadership and OEM customer management. The Program Manager is accountable for planning, scheduling, organizing, directing, and controlling program execution to ensure flawless launches that meet timing, cost, and quality targets. These positions sit fully on-site in our offices in either Auburn Hills or Sterling Heights, MI.

Establish and manage comprehensive program timelines with internal and external targets, objectives, and deliverables to support successful launches

Lead and manage assigned programs by planning, executing, and finalizing activities according to strict deadlines using program management tools to track budgets, open issues, APQP deliverables, and timing

Manage programs from award through 90 days post-SOP

collaborate closely with senior management and stakeholders

Support manufacturing teams during production builds, team meetings, plant-based customer reviews, and critical production preparation activities

Achieve all internal and external financial targets for assigned programs

Effectively communicate program expectations, milestones, risks, and status to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear manner

Ensure US Farathane and customer deliverables are met relative to quality, timing, and cost

Manage program risk activities, proactively identify issues, and escalate concerns as required

escalate risk issues for resolution

Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential risks, and develop contingency plans

Support the development of best practices, standards, and tools for program execution and management

Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited four-year college or university

• 2 to 4 years of automotive program management experience, including at least one successful program launch for a major OEM
• Minimum 2 years of experience with a Tier One supplier and/or plastic injection or compression molded automotive products (preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including MS Project
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Job Promotional and Career Growth Opportunities
• US Farathane has been a leading plastics manufacturer serving the automotive industry for over 50 years. Through advanced research and development, a highly experienced management team, and a dedicated workforce, US Farathane continues to grow year over year. We provide customers with full-service solutions ranging from black-box design concepts to highly engineered composites, TPEs, TPOs, and specialized extrusion and compression technologies.

Interested applicants must submit their resume through our Applicant Tracking System for consideration.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

US Farathane is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled individuals and veterans.