Program Manager

Overview The Program Manager manages new products from conceptual design through PPAP of the product and its launch into production. Duties and responsibilities

• Perform Program Management responsibilities per the current quality standard requirement and per General Aluminum procedures & guidelines.
• Schedule meetings and manage the APQP project with the cross functional team to complete all tasks and confirm a launch that occurs on schedule, at or under budget, and achieves the quoted KPI's.
• Maintain program timelines and launch action plans per General Aluminum procedures and guidelines.
• Primary point of communication interface with the customer and any suppliers for the respective program launches and any post SOP product / process changes.
• Complete engineering assumptions for all new product RFQ's and any product / process changes.
• Reviewing technical data, drawing, specifications, and performance requirements pertaining to the design, build and manufacturing of product to ensure it is feasible & meets customer's requirements.
• Manage product/process changes through the GAMCO change management process with support of the GAMCO management & support teams while maintaining communications with the customer throughout approval & implementation.
• Utilize value stream mapping, time studies, six sigma, and application of lean concepts to improve efficiency, safety & reduce operational wastes with current processes / operations.
• Represent the needs of the customer.
• Ability to travel to other facilities & customer sites up to 40% (May spike during final phases of a launch). Other duties as assigned by Manager. Qualifications
• 2-4-year Engineering or Technical Degree (Required)/ BS in Engineering field (Preferred)
• 1-3 years of Program Management experience with automotive supplier is preferred, or 3-5 years Manufacturing Engineering experience in automotive industry with Project involvement.
• Must have strong mechanical ability, with a willingness as a self-starter to get hands on involved.
• Ability to understand production processes and quickly pick up production operations.
• Knowledge of value stream mapping, time studies, and application of lean concepts to improve manufacturing operational performance.
• Demonstrated dependability, responsibility, and flexibility.
• Multi-tasking skills are required to manage multiple projects and various project activities.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (intermediate or higher level preferred) Working Conditions Office setting with exposure to the plant, moving equipment and molten metal.

tional excellence.

Pay:

$65,000.00

• $80,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Conneaut, OH 44030 (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person Program Manager Confidential 1370 Chamberlain Boulevard, Conneaut, OH 44030 $65,000

• $80,000 a year
• Full-time $65,000
• $80,000 a year
• Full-time Overview The Program Manager manages new products from conceptual design through PPAP of the product and its launch into production. Duties and responsibilities
• Perform Program Management responsibilities per the current quality standard requirement and per General Aluminum procedures & guidelines.
• Schedule meetings and manage the APQP project with the cross functional team to complete all tasks and confirm a launch that occurs on schedule, at or under budget, and achieves the quoted KPI's.
• Maintain program timelines and launch action plans per General Aluminum procedures and guidelines.
• Primary point of communication interface with the customer and any suppliers for the respective program launches and any post SOP product / process changes.
• Complete engineering assumptions for all new product RFQ's and any product / process changes.
• Reviewing technical data, drawing, specifications, and performance requirements pertaining to the design, build and manufacturing of product to ensure it is feasible & meets customer's requirements.
• Manage product/process changes through the GAMCO change management process with support of the GAMCO management & support teams while maintaining communications with the customer throughout approval & implementation.
• Utilize value stream mapping, time studies, six sigma, and application of lean concepts to improve efficiency, safety & reduce operational wastes with current processes / operations.
• Represent the needs of the customer.
• Ability to travel to other facilities & customer sites up to 40% (May spike during final phases of a launch). Other duties as assigned by Manager. Qualifications
• 2-4-year Engineering or Technical Degree (Required)/ BS in Engineering field (Preferred)
• 1-3 years of Program Management experience with automotive supplier is preferred, or 3-5 years Manufacturing Engineering experience in automotive industry with Project involvement.
• Must have strong mechanical ability, with a willingness as a self-starter to get hands on involved.
• Ability to understand production processes and quickly pick up production operations.
• Knowledge of value stream mapping, time studies, and application of lean concepts to improve manufacturing operational performance.
• Demonstrated dependability, responsibility, and flexibility.
• Multi-tasking skills are required to manage multiple projects and various project activities.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (intermediate or higher level preferred) Working Conditions Office setting with exposure to the plant, moving equipment and molten metal.

tional excellence.

Pay:

$65,000.00

• $80,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Conneaut, OH 44030 (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person