Program Manager

Linamar • $88K — $105K *

Fruitport, MI 49415In-Person

Manufacturing & Automotive

5 - 7 years of experience

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Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field required.
5-10 years of related experience in project management.
MBA or PMP certification is a plus.
Strong skills in strategic thinking, communication, and analytical abilities.
Proven business knowledge with the ability to assess new opportunities.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with legislative and quality standards.
Manage project timelines and deliverables effectively.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams for cost studies and feasibility.
Facilitate project status reviews and document outcomes.
Support project budget objectives and financial tracking.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits package including health coverage.
401k program for retirement savings.
Opportunities for career advancement within the company.
Engagement in sustainability initiatives.
Community outreach programs supporting local and global charities.

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Full Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Program Manager

Job Summary:
Manage and organize product engineering projects as part of the Engineering organization. Responsible for managing and coordinating the technical, procurement, manufacturing, building and testing aspects of a program from the proof-of-concept phase through production.

Responsibility:

Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements in the facility's geographic location and:
The Global Operating System Plays.
OHSAS 18001:2007 Health and Safety management system standard.
ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management system standard TS 16949 Technical Specification Management and Linamar Quality Basics system standards
Support, Foster, Promote and Demonstrate Linamar's Core Values and Leadership Behaviors.
Maintain balance between customer, employee and financial satisfaction by maximizing facility/department Performance Indicators to align to Linamar's Stepping Stool of Success Strategy.
Support and maintain department lean initiatives as set out in LPS system requirements.
Maintain department 5S requirements.
Manage project timeline and deliverables with updated timing/work plans. Responsible for driving project requirements within Linamar organization to meet work plan objectives and alerting management when tasks are off track.
Work directly with internal groups and customers as needed to manage project timing and deliverables.
Coordinate cost studies, manufacturing feasibility and advanced prototype customer quotes. Work with cross functional teams such as cost estimators, purchasing, engineering and partner companies to complete the cost information.
Coordinate with engineering development team and other Linamar facilities as appropriate to manage any procurement, build and test activities related to the projects. Follow the prototype and test quote processes.
Support project budget objectives and standardize project financial tracking formats.
Facilitate resolution of open issues and bring the results to a conclusion for go/no-go decisions.
Facilitate project status reviews and gate reviews. Document and distribute meeting minutes.
Document project status summaries for reports-outs such as management reviews, customer meetings and technical reviews.
Manage the transition from the product engineering and development phase to product launch with handoff to the production teams. Provide ongoing support as needed to assure successful production launch

Academic/educational Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field is required.
5-10 years of related experience.
MBA or PMP certificate would be a plus.

Required Skills/Experience:

Lead large-scale process for a project that includes project management, process analysis, development, and implementation.
Implement Best-In-Class approach and develop project definition, direction and lead process from inception to final deployment into production or completion of process.
Ability to negotiate and work with external experts regarding technical aspects of projects.
A creative problem-solving mindset with business acumen to aid teams in obtaining ideas, and lead through development and execution.
Proven business knowledge, including the ability to assess and pursue new opportunities.
Ability to manage project budgets and expenditures to project plan budget.
Requirement to provide training and continuous monitoring during and after project completion to ensure compliance with the changed process.
Ensure champions, process owners and functional leaders are provided the business support required to develop and to implement process changes
Strong skills in strategic thinking, teaming, communication, project management and analytical skills
Exhibit high personal standards of commitment and integrity.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently with little direction.

What Linamar Has to Offer:

Competitive Compensation
Employee Benefits package includes but is not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
401k Program
Opportunities for career advancement.
Sustainability Council
Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

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About Linamar

Linamar Corporation is a diversified manufacturing company of highly engineered products powering vehicles, motion, work and lives. The company is made up of two operating segments – the Industrial segment and the Transportation segment, which are further divided into four operating groups – Skyjack, Agriculture, Machining & Assembly and Forging. The company has manufacturing facilities in 12 countries and employs over 28,000 people globally.

Learn more about Linamar

Size

26,000 employees

Industry

Manufacturing & Automotive

Founded

1966

NASDAQ

LIMAF

* Ladders Estimates

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