Head of Programme Management

Program Manager# Challenge Manufacturing## Program ManagerApply: Cusseta, AL: Full time: R1498**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. 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. Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. 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.**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 in an orderly manner* Facilitate and manage scope change activity* Minimize project risk and inform Management appropriately* Facilitates lessons-learned session at the conclusion of the launch as part of continuous improvement**When and Where:**This will be a 1st shift, Monday-Friday position located at our plant in **Cusseta, AL**.**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’ of experience as a Program Manager* Experience with estimating complex stamping and welding processes.* **Extensive experience with APQP, PAPP, PFMEA, Control Plans and GD&T* Experience with 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 required* Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Controls, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering preferred* Has high standards of performance for self.* Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress.* Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships.* Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow.* Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers.* Knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, welding, fabrication and assembly* Basic competency in MS Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint required* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written* Coordination and planning skills (Project Management)* Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are required.### As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. they are the true driving force in our operations.Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. What We OfferWe’re excited to offer a range of awesome 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.And of course, we’re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to help individuals with disabilities succeed in their role.

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