Operation Program Manager

Salcomp Manufacturing USA•Arlington, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager is responsible for managing operational programs related to manufacturing high-volume energy management products at the Salcomp USA manufacturing facility in Arlington, Texas. This role oversees new product introductions (NPI), product transfers, and operational program execution while coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives. The Program Manager also supports program governance, manages risks, and communicates program progress and status to internal stakeholders and customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum of 8 years of experience in manufacturing operations or program management.
Experience working in electronics manufacturing or high-volume manufacturing environments.
Strong understanding of supply chain operations, demand planning, and capacity planning.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Strong program and project management skills.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work in fast-paced, multicultural, and geographically distributed environments.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), or related field.
Experience managing cross-functional programs within global manufacturing organizations.
Experience working with vendors and external manufacturing partners.

Responsibilities

Lead new product introduction (NPI) and product transfer activities for the Arlington, TX manufacturing facility.
Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality to achieve program objectives.
Manage program timelines, deliverables, and risk mitigation strategies.
Establish program governance structures and ensure alignment with project goals.
Support component material planning and availability to ensure production continuity.
Collaborate with supply chain and procurement teams to support component sourcing and localization initiatives.
Assist with demand planning and capacity planning to support operational requirements.
Drive capacity expansion initiatives across product lines at the Arlington facility.
Serve as the primary manufacturing point of contact for assigned programs.
Provide weekly and ad-hoc program status updates to customers and internal leadership.
Communicate program risks, issues, and mitigation plans in a timely manner.
Support customer program reviews and operational updates.
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and program execution.
Support miscellaneous operational projects and initiatives as required.
Promote problem-solving and root cause corrective action (RCCA) methodologies across programs.