Program Manager

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Develops and manages new and existing programs by recommending monitoring or adjusting appropriate plant operating procedures to meet program requirements within the manufacturing facility. Coordinates program vendor activities including design tooling and parts suppliers to ensure cost deliver and quality targets are met according to customer requirements and schedules. Prepares quotations for piece cost and tooling. Provides technical launch support at customer assembly locations.

and understand Bowling Green Metalforming Quality and Environmental policies.

to continuous improvement and cost reduction activities.

and effectively manage all programs using the Cosma Program Management Process (CPMP) with specific emphasis on project schedules and successful delivery of milestones that satisfy company requirements for product design manufacturability development quality cost performance and timing.

all project phase and gate reviews with the appropriate internal and external stakeholders within the framework of the CPMP system.

create and/or maintain all necessary program management documents as per the requirements of the CPMP system.

and communicate any impediments to the successful completion of program objectives and milestones to internal and external stakeholders in a timely manner.

recommend or provide solutions that will facilitate correction of any project deliverables that have varied from plan.

day to day adherence to plan and work within the final budget approved for assigned programs/projects by company principals.

and communicate any deviations to program budget to internal and external stakeholders in a timely manner.

engage and liaise with the required functional disciplines / departments to obtain program support and successful delivery of program milestones.

executive level interaction between appropriate company customer and supplier personnel as warranted by program needs.

as required by program deliverables actions to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to product design development or testing procedures.

as required in initial contract evaluations and contribute to the determination of the scope of work for the project.

in the coordination of sub-contracted assemblies or testing services necessary to meet program deliverables.

with BGMs quality assurance department to develop quality assurance requirements for customer products and their manufacture in a zero-defect environment.

in the sourcing and procurement of program related services and other requirements as requested/required by management.

best practices/lessons learned during the life of the program and help integrate into improvements of BGMs CPMP process and standards.

-going support as required/requested to continue to meet customer expectations post start of stabilized production.

reliable and predictable attendance.

other duties as required

Education and/or Experience:

-High School diploma or GED

-Bachelors Degree in Engineering preferred or technically related experience

-Experience and understanding of automotive production processes and techniques as required to provide necessary guidance preferred

-Experience in a Quality Environment- ISO/AQAP/MIL or similar

-Minimum of 1-year experience in a manufacturing environment preferred with proven history of results preferred

-Extensive 1015 years of experience as a Program/Project Manager in direct customer-facing roles for Ford including program launches and delivery of cross-functional initiatives.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

-Computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel preferred

-Operational knowledge of ISO/TS16949 Core Tools knowledge preferred

-Operate standard office equipment preferred

Site Benefits:

Health Insurance (includes telemedicine FSA HSA and other benefits)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with match
Employee Profit-Sharing Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation
11 Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Referral Program - Up to $1000 per hired referral
Onsite cafeterias and fully stocked breakrooms
Annual summer cookout
Annual Christmas Parties
Onsite Nurses

At Magna we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. Thats why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications and in consideration of job requirements regardless of in particular color ancestry religion gender origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

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