Our client is looking for a:

PROGRAM MANAGER - Manufacturing Operations

$85,000 - $100,000 annual base salary

On-Site 5 days a week in Belleville, ON

Individual Contributor - no direct reports

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Generate and maintain project timelines, open issues and correspondence, where necessary, to drive continuous improvement (ie: productivity improvement – scrap reduction); tracking issues and their progress with solid targets and timing.
- Facilitate, when necessary, resolution to issues with the individual manufacturing groups.
- Manage the commercial position focusing on improvements to contribution margins.
- Manages Customer performance metrics engaging the cross-functional teams, when necessary, to address product quality, scrap, efficiency, internal quality systems, cost and delivery performance issues, including overall product integrity.
- Manage the Customer interface on a regular basis to resolve any commercial issues, outstanding engineering changes and product quality improvements.
- Manage the Engineering Change process as it relates to programs of responsibility (established programs).
- Communicate program information to Company Executive Team on monthly basis.
- Ensure all PPAP deliverables are submitted by the product team and submit final PPAP to Customer.
- Manage Customer tooling approval process to optimize cash flow.




- Participate in new product PDTs and engage team members, when appropriate, to ensure a smooth and flawless launch and transfer of new program information timely.
- Generate cost improvement opportunities through mandatory plant floor reviews with Program and Operational Teams.
- Lead PDTs to drive current program deliverables and performance.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Diploma/Degree in related field an asset (Business, Technical, Project Management).
- Program Management experience would be a strong asset
- Automotive manufacturing experience would be an asset.
- Operations experience would be an asset

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Understanding financial indicators and aspects of business is an asset.

Familiarity with the APQP and Product Development process.

Strong and varied interpersonal skills.

Ability to communicate and negotiate with Customer Purchasing, Engineering and Quality representatives verbally and in writing.

Self-motivated, ability to initiate and follow tasks through to completion.

Robust organizational skills are critical.

Solid ability to analyze technical problems and drive the solution process.

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.

Ability to travel and manage flexible work schedule requirements.

📌 Program Manager (Belleville)
🏢 Resonaite
📍 Belleville