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Center Mfg Inc
Program Launch Manager
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What they do
A Project or Program Administrative Assistant provides administrative assistance to a program team or project management team. Organizes files and assists with record keeping and data base management. Manages team calendars and helps to organize meetings and events. Provides administrative support for program activities, financial reports and budgets, grants or project proposals; may help to arrange travel.
$54,506 / year median in Michigan
-4% projected decline
Job Description
Description Job ResponsibilitiesLeads assigned programs from the project screening/quoting stage through launch, steady state production, and through end of life, serving as the single point of contact.
Manages the full scope of program management including but not limited to:
Thorough understanding, documentation, and attainment of both customer and company requirements for quality, capacity, timing, and product characteristics.
Translation of the requirements into a clear plan with a robust task breakdown, assigned owners, budgets, and timing of tasks and major milestones.
Maintains the timeline and plan throughout the project.
Coordinates regular communication with the program team.
Ensures resources are effectively planned and committed including labor (direct and indirect), floor space, equipment, and tooling.
Identifies and manages key risks, issues, and/or roadblocks.
Provides regular status reviews to management.
Manages customer communications (meetings, reports, etc.) for the program.
Ensures that all suppliers are identified and committed to supporting the program requirements.
Monitors progress of supplies of equipment and production parts to ensure delivery on-time and correct production part approval process (PPAP) documentation.
Initiates and obtains approval of Major Expenditure Authorizations (MEAs) for program related equipment and tooling.
Ensures compliance with applicable procedures and policies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Skills RequirementsEffective written and verbal communication skills.
Strong problem-solving and time management skills.
Working knowledge and application of process improvement tools such as Lean, Six Sigma, Total Value Management (TVM), and Business Operating System (BOS).Educational RequirementsBachelor's degree in engineering or similar, or equivalent experience.
Experience RequirementsFive years of relevant experience.
Previous experience in the manufacturing industry preferred.
Qualifications EducationBachelors of Engineering (preferred) ExperiencePrevious experience in the manufacturing industry preferred (preferred)5 years: Five years of relevant experience (required) Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. MEC Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering an environment of mutual respect and integrity. We conduct all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. Furthermore, MEC undertakes affirmative action initiatives to ensure equal employment opportunities for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
Manages the full scope of program management including but not limited to:
Thorough understanding, documentation, and attainment of both customer and company requirements for quality, capacity, timing, and product characteristics.
Translation of the requirements into a clear plan with a robust task breakdown, assigned owners, budgets, and timing of tasks and major milestones.
Maintains the timeline and plan throughout the project.
Coordinates regular communication with the program team.
Ensures resources are effectively planned and committed including labor (direct and indirect), floor space, equipment, and tooling.
Identifies and manages key risks, issues, and/or roadblocks.
Provides regular status reviews to management.
Manages customer communications (meetings, reports, etc.) for the program.
Ensures that all suppliers are identified and committed to supporting the program requirements.
Monitors progress of supplies of equipment and production parts to ensure delivery on-time and correct production part approval process (PPAP) documentation.
Initiates and obtains approval of Major Expenditure Authorizations (MEAs) for program related equipment and tooling.
Ensures compliance with applicable procedures and policies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Skills RequirementsEffective written and verbal communication skills.
Strong problem-solving and time management skills.
Working knowledge and application of process improvement tools such as Lean, Six Sigma, Total Value Management (TVM), and Business Operating System (BOS).Educational RequirementsBachelor's degree in engineering or similar, or equivalent experience.
Experience RequirementsFive years of relevant experience.
Previous experience in the manufacturing industry preferred.
Qualifications EducationBachelors of Engineering (preferred) ExperiencePrevious experience in the manufacturing industry preferred (preferred)5 years: Five years of relevant experience (required) Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. MEC Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering an environment of mutual respect and integrity. We conduct all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. Furthermore, MEC undertakes affirmative action initiatives to ensure equal employment opportunities for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.