Program Manager

Soundwich•Cleveland, OH

10d

About The Position

Program Manager Responsibilities: Motivation, i.e., helping Soundwich succeed within Job Classification Responsibilities Plan and implement Projects within the budget and time allocated Assist Sales and Engineering during Quoting Process as requested, e.g., Project Scope, Goals and Deliverables Manage Programs from Award through hand-off to SOP Define Project Tasks and required Resources, allocate Resources, create Schedule and Project Timelines, track Deliverables Periodic calls with Customers, and visits to Customers as needed As necessary, implement and manage change to meet Project Deliverables Evaluate Project results for success, and to determine if changes are necessary to improve the bottom line As necessary, assist Production post-SOP to resolve issues Understand and follow all Company Procedures and work instructions pertaining to assigned tasks, and the potential consequences of departure from these Procedures Knowledge of the Quality Policy, Quality Objectives, all Company Policies, and the importance of conformance to Soundwich and Customer requirements Knowledge of the effects that nonconforming products have on our Customers Knowledge of the Environmental Policy, Environmental Objectives, all Safety Polices, and the importance of conformance to Soundwich and Regulatory requirements Aware of the Quality impacts of their work activities, their roles and responsibilities in achieving conformance within the Quality System and the benefits of improved personal performance Aware of the Environmental and Safety impacts of their work activities, their roles and responsibilities in achieving conformance within the Environmental and Safety System and the benefits of improved personal performance Aware of how to submit Quality, Safety, Environmental and Business-Related questions or suggestions, and how initiate continual improvements Other tasks deemed necessary by Soundwich Management Team to be in the best interest of Soundwich and our Customers

Requirements

3 - 5 years of relevant manufacturing experience required
Knowledge of established Project Management techniques and tools
Experience using an ERP system with respect to Project and Quality Management
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office including Excel, Project, and PowerPoint
Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent decision-making and leadership skills
Flexible schedule based on Project requirements
Strong communication and team-building skills
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
Minimum Language Skills: English

Nice To Haves

CAD knowledge a plus
Engineering degree a plus
Automotive background a plus
CAD knowledge a plus
Knowledge of applying GD&T
PPAP experience a plus
Knowledge of AIAG’s Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA) a strong plus

Responsibilities

Motivation, i.e., helping Soundwich succeed within Job Classification Responsibilities
Plan and implement Projects within the budget and time allocated
Assist Sales and Engineering during Quoting Process as requested, e.g., Project Scope, Goals and Deliverables
Manage Programs from Award through hand-off to SOP
Define Project Tasks and required Resources, allocate Resources, create Schedule and Project Timelines, track Deliverables
Periodic calls with Customers, and visits to Customers as needed
As necessary, implement and manage change to meet Project Deliverables
Evaluate Project results for success, and to determine if changes are necessary to improve the bottom line
As necessary, assist Production post-SOP to resolve issues
Understand and follow all Company Procedures and work instructions pertaining to assigned tasks, and the potential consequences of departure from these Procedures
Knowledge of the Quality Policy, Quality Objectives, all Company Policies, and the importance of conformance to Soundwich and Customer requirements
Knowledge of the effects that nonconforming products have on our Customers
Knowledge of the Environmental Policy, Environmental Objectives, all Safety Polices, and the importance of conformance to Soundwich and Regulatory requirements
Aware of the Quality impacts of their work activities, their roles and responsibilities in achieving conformance within the Quality System and the benefits of improved personal performance
Aware of the Environmental and Safety impacts of their work activities, their roles and responsibilities in achieving conformance within the Environmental and Safety System and the benefits of improved personal performance
Aware of how to submit Quality, Safety, Environmental and Business-Related questions or suggestions, and how initiate continual improvements
Other tasks deemed necessary by Soundwich Management Team to be in the best interest of Soundwich and our Customers