Manufacturing Program Manager

Prince Industries LLC•Carol Stream, IL

3d•$90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Program Manager owns assigned customer programs from internal handoff through production execution and delivery. The role ensures that commitments to customers are understood, documented, and carried out across Sales, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations, and across facilities. It focuses on execution discipline, customer requirements, schedule adherence, clear communication, issue resolution, and risk management. Travel of up to 40% is required, including travel to Prince facilities and customer sites as needed. The successful candidate will manage multiple active programs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, coordinate cross-functional teams, and maintain schedules, milestones, deliverables, customer requirements, approvals, and documentation. They will identify and escalate risks and issues, support customer communication with Sales, coordinate with suppliers and outside processors, and assist with program launches and continuous improvement. A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field is preferred. At least 3–5 years of experience in project management, program management, or operations within manufacturing is required, along with prior experience coordinating cross-functional teams. Experience supporting aerospace, space, defense, or other regulated industries is strongly preferred. Due to ITAR regulations, applicants must be U.S. persons as defined in the posting.

Requirements

Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in project management, program management, or operations within a manufacturing environment.
Prior experience coordinating cross-functional teams.
Strong organizational and execution skills, including the ability to manage multiple active programs.
Clear, direct communication skills and the ability to align cross-functional teams and manage expectations.
Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
Ability to identify risks early and drive resolution.
Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with tight customer requirements.
Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, execution-focused mindset.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to work effectively across multiple facilities and functional teams.
Willingness to travel up to 40%.
Must be a U.S. person under ITAR regulations: a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or U.S. national.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field.
Experience supporting aerospace, space, defense, or other regulated industries.
Experience with ERP and project tracking tools.

Responsibilities

Own assigned customer programs from internal handoff through production execution and delivery.
Serve as the primary internal point of contact for program coordination and align Sales, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations.
Maintain program schedules, milestones, and deliverables, and proactively identify risks to cost, schedule, or quality.
Ensure customer requirements, approvals, and documentation are captured, communicated, and followed.
Coordinate internal reviews and cross-functional meetings to support execution and issue resolution.
Track program status, open actions, and risks; escalate issues early with clear recommendations.
Support customer communication in partnership with Sales, ensuring consistent messaging and follow-through.
Coordinate and escalate schedules with outside processors, suppliers, and material partners to prevent delays and maintain workflow continuity.
Monitor material flow, identify risks or bottlenecks, and drive timely resolutions across internal and external teams.
Document and communicate changes in scope, requirements, or priorities and ensure internal alignment.
Partner with Quality and Engineering on customer-driven requirements, approvals, and corrective actions.
Support new program launches, including onboarding, documentation alignment, and readiness reviews.
Drive continuous improvement in program execution, communication flow, and handoff processes.
Travel to Prince facilities and customer sites as required.