Program Manager

Linamar Corporation • Fruitport, MI

95d • $85,000

About The Position

Manage and organize product engineering projects as part of the Engineering organization. Responsible for managing and coordinating the technical, procurement, manufacturing, building and testing aspects of a program from the proof-of-concept phase through production.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field is required.
• 5-10 years of related experience.
• Lead large-scale process for a project that includes project management, process analysis, development, and implementation.
• Implement Best-In-Class approach and develop project definition, direction and lead process from inception to final deployment into production or completion of process.
• Ability to negotiate and work with external experts regarding technical aspects of projects.
• A creative problem-solving mindset with business acumen to aid teams in obtaining ideas, and lead through development and execution.
• Proven business knowledge, including the ability to assess and pursue new opportunities.
• Ability to manage project budgets and expenditures to project plan budget.
• Requirement to provide training and continuous monitoring during and after project completion to ensure compliance with the changed process.
• Ensure champions, process owners and functional leaders are provided the business support required to develop and to implement process changes
• Strong skills in strategic thinking, teaming, communication, project management and analytical skills
• Exhibit high personal standards of commitment and integrity.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently with little direction.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or PMP certificate would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements in the facility’s geographic location and: The Global Operating System Plays.
• OHSAS 18001:2007 Health and Safety management system standard.
• ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management system standard TS 16949 Technical Specification Management and Linamar Quality Basics system standards
• Support, Foster, Promote and Demonstrate Linamar’s Core Values and Leadership Behaviors.
• Maintain balance between customer, employee and financial satisfaction by maximizing facility/department Performance Indicators to align to Linamar’s Stepping Stool of Success Strategy.
• Support and maintain department lean initiatives as set out in LPS system requirements.
• Maintain department 5S requirements.
• Manage project timeline and deliverables with updated timing/work plans. Responsible for driving project requirements within Linamar organization to meet work plan objectives and alerting management when tasks are off track.
• Work directly with internal groups and customers as needed to manage project timing and deliverables.
• Coordinate cost studies, manufacturing feasibility and advanced prototype customer quotes. Work with cross functional teams such as cost estimators, purchasing, engineering and partner companies to complete the cost information.
• Coordinate with engineering development team and other Linamar facilities as appropriate to manage any procurement, build and test activities related to the projects. Follow the prototype and test quote processes.
• Support project budget objectives and standardize project financial tracking formats.
• Facilitate resolution of open issues and bring the results to a conclusion for go/no-go decisions.
• Facilitate project status reviews and gate reviews. Document and distribute meeting minutes.
• Document project status summaries for reports-outs such as management reviews, customer meetings and technical reviews.
• Manage the transition from the product engineering and development phase to product launch with handoff to the production teams. Provide ongoing support as needed to assure successful production launch

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but is not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• 401k Program
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Council
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees