Associate Program Manager

Keytronic•Corinth, MS

About The Position

KeyTronic is a team-based, supportive environment where everyone is able to feel encouraged and supported. We provide opportunities for growth through certifications, on-the-job training, and career advancement. Our team and employees are proud of our product diversity and team environment. We are an international company where you will do something different every day in our fast-paced work environment, but we are always finding ways to create something new and be innovative. We encourage you to apply for this position if you enjoy being challenged, working in a dynamic work setting, and being a part of a team that creates products that drive our world, while providing an innovative workplace with deep camaraderie, compelling product diversity, and resources to build your career. KeyTronic provides competitive salaries and benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation, Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, and 401K. We also have a company provided wellness program because we care about the wellbeing of our employees inside and outside of the workplace. We organize volunteer opportunities, company activities, and all-employee meetings to show we value our employees and the community around us! ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) Other duties may be assigned. Administers multiple quotes and the Request for Quote (RFQ) process with a basic understanding of cost drivers. Inputs quote data into spreadsheet form for analysis and reporting. Manages quote team to ensure accurate and thorough RFQ response. Interacts with Manufacturers Representatives (MR) and Sales Executives to resolve discrepancies in the RFQ. Assists Program Managers in administering customer contracts. Must be knowledgeable on the terms and conditions. Manages and empowers cross-functional New Product Introduction (NPI) and Customer Produced Product Transfer (CPPT) teams to achieve desired results. Generates and tracks cross-functional action item list. Works laterally through the organization to solve problems. Assesses risks and communicates them to upper management. Creates action lists and timelines per the NPI process and tracks programs from team meetings. Maintains cash flow, program timeline, resource and milestone charts. Generates, maintains and publishes weekly reports on cost, quality and delivery. Communicates progress with customers on a regular basis with the guidance from Senior Program Managers OTHER FUNCTIONS: Performs other duties when required that are outside of normal job duties. QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATION: Bachelor's degree in engineering or business preferred, and knowledge of cost accounting, materials procurement (a plus), and proficiency in managing to timelines. Must also have at least two years of experience in engineering, high volume assembly management, procurement, or finance; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in multiple organizations a plus. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical publications and reports. Ability to clearly communicate and document communications both verbally and in written form. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from small groups of managers, engineers, clients and customers. Applied business and economic mathematics and analysis. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. PREFERRED QUALIFICATION: Ability to operate a computer and be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project for managing reports. Fundamental understanding of the RFQ process and business cost drivers. Experience in contract manufacturing. Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish, Vietnamese, and/or Chinese. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and distance vision.While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The environment is fast-paced; time pressured, and requires accuracy. The normal environment is quiet and typical of an open cubical setting with some areas that may be louder at times. The statements on this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required by all incumbents, and all job descriptions are subject to change to accommodate business necessity. In support of Keytronics goals some incumbents may perform other duties as assigned. In addition, all Keytronic employees are expected to: Promote teamwork and cooperative effort Help train and give guidance to other Keytronic employees Maintain a clean, safe, and unobstructed work area Provide customers with the highest quality of products and service Understand and apply appropriate quality improvement processes Keytronic is an EOE/M/W/VET/Disabilities employer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business preferred, and knowledge of cost accounting, materials procurement (a plus), and proficiency in managing to timelines.
Must also have at least two years of experience in engineering, high volume assembly management, procurement, or finance; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical publications and reports.
Ability to clearly communicate and document communications both verbally and in written form.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from small groups of managers, engineers, clients and customers.
Applied business and economic mathematics and analysis.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

Experience in multiple organizations a plus.
Ability to operate a computer and be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project for managing reports.
Fundamental understanding of the RFQ process and business cost drivers.
Experience in contract manufacturing.
Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish, Vietnamese, and/or Chinese.

Responsibilities

Administers multiple quotes and the Request for Quote (RFQ) process with a basic understanding of cost drivers.
Inputs quote data into spreadsheet form for analysis and reporting.
Manages quote team to ensure accurate and thorough RFQ response.
Interacts with Manufacturers Representatives (MR) and Sales Executives to resolve discrepancies in the RFQ.
Assists Program Managers in administering customer contracts. Must be knowledgeable on the terms and conditions.
Manages and empowers cross-functional New Product Introduction (NPI) and Customer Produced Product Transfer (CPPT) teams to achieve desired results.
Generates and tracks cross-functional action item list.
Works laterally through the organization to solve problems.
Assesses risks and communicates them to upper management.
Creates action lists and timelines per the NPI process and tracks programs from team meetings.
Maintains cash flow, program timeline, resource and milestone charts.
Generates, maintains and publishes weekly reports on cost, quality and delivery.
Communicates progress with customers on a regular basis with the guidance from Senior Program Managers
Performs other duties when required that are outside of normal job duties.