North American Lighting

Platform Manager

North American Lighting • $106K — $151K *
Salem, IL 62881In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field
  • 10-12 years of experience in program management or related areas
  • Experience in the automotive industry is essential
  • Master's Degree in Engineering or MBA preferred
  • Familiarity with exterior automotive lighting is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Supervise daily activities of Program Managers and Sr. Program Managers
  • Participate in core team meetings as needed
  • Guide core teams to ensure successful product launches
  • Ensure adherence to product development and launch systems
  • Support Program Managers in leading core team activities
  • Provide feedback on core team development and manpower needs

Benefits

  • World-class health insurance plans
  • Award-winning 401k plan
  • Relocation assistance
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays
  • Supplier discounts on various services
  • Company-sponsored wellness program with gym reimbursement
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Our Opportunity

North American Lighting (NAL) is looking for a Platform Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will plan and direct the Program Management function of the design or manufacturing process within the organization, including all related personnel.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Your Priorities
  • Supervises the daily activities of the Program Managers and Sr. Program Managers.
  • Attends and participates in core team meetings, as necessary.
  • Provides guidance and direction to core teams in order to complete successful launches from the standpoint of timing, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction.
  • Ensures that product development and launch systems are followed and maintained.
  • Provides support to the Program Managers and Sr. Program Managers to help them lead core team activities, facilitate team members' jobs, and communicate effectively with the customers.
  • Provides feedback to management on core team development status and manpower requirements.


The salary range for this position is $106,800 - $151,600 per year. Final compensation will be determined by location, skills, experience, qualifications, and the career level at which the position is filled.

Requirements

Your Background

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline, plus 10 to 12 years of experience in program management, design, product development, sales, quality, engineering, and/or manufacturing within the automotive industry.

Master's Degree in Engineering or MBA, and experience in exterior automotive lighting is preferred.

At North American Lighting

Team Member Benefits

World class health insurance plans

Award winning 401k plan

Relocation assistance

Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, etc)

Supplier discounts (wireless, computer, vehicle, etc.)

Company sponsored wellness program including gym reimbursement

Diversity at NAL:

The mission of NAL's Diversity Committee is to facilitate NAL's ongoing and continuing efforts to foster a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect, for the benefit of all Team Members from different backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities that represent our communities.

You can learn more about NAL and our opportunities at jobs.nal.com.

Requisition ID: 22731

Location: Salem Plant

About North American Lighting

North American Lighting, Inc. (NAL) is a Koito Group company. Headquartered in Paris, Illinois, NAL is a leading tier one supplier of automotive lighting systems in North America. NAL is the largest lighting supplier to Toyota in North America and has been manufacturing automotive lighting systems in Paris since 1983. NAL has facilities in Paris, IL, Flora, IL, Salem, IL, Muscle Shoals, AL, and Monterrey, Mexico. NAL's products include headlamps, signal lamps, rear combination lamps, and fog lamps. NAL also produces plastic injection molding, chrome plating, and painting of automotive parts. NAL is committed to providing the highest quality products and services to its customers while maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for its employees.
Learn more about North American Lighting
Size
15,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1983

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