Program Manager

Toyoda Gosei North America Corporation

$85K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business Administration preferred
  • 5-7 years of experience with Domestic and Japanese OEMs preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
  • Knowledge of JDE, FileHold and ADP software packages desired
  • Familiarity with PPAP, PFMEA, etc.

Responsibilities

  • Prioritize safety and quality standards
  • Support annual Hoshin activities and participate in task force activities
  • Communicate effectively across departments
  • Ensure timely completion of training requirements
  • Manage program meetings and address issues promptly
  • Facilitate Gateway meetings for program approvals
  • Establish relationships with customers for new programs
  • Coordinate with suppliers to ensure program timelines are met

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Career advancement potential
Full Job Description
Core competencies, Knowledge, Skills & Education:
  • Safety-minded
  • Understanding of IATF quality systems and processes within department to ensure company and customer standards are met
  • Strong project management skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all team members and external parties
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
  • Knowledge of JDE, FileHold and ADP software packages desired
  • Proper handling of confidential and sensitive information
  • Must be result-driven
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business Administration preferred
  • Experience with Domestic and Japanese OEMs preferred
  • Must be highly organized and have strong planning skills
  • Must be self-motivated with personal initiative, not easily dissuaded by difficult customer demands.
  • Ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously and balance priorities
  • Familiarity with PPAP, PFMEA, etc.
  • Experience with a Global Product Database System (i.e. Tactis) is preferred
  • Knowledge of defects in safety-critical parts
  • Experience with customer portals including Ford Motor Company preferred


Major Accountabilities:
  • Prioritize safety and quality standards and expectations
  • Must demonstrate behaviors that support TGFS' mission, vision, and core values
  • Support Hoshin activities for TGFS annually & actively participate in task force activities
  • Work with all departments and maintain communication among various groups
  • Follow TG policies and procedure adherence
  • Ensure training requirements are met on-time
  • Manage training requirements to ensure timely completion
  • Follow Stop, Call, Wait (SCW)
  • Organize and lead regular meetings with assigned Program Teams to discuss program timing, delays or issues, recovery and countermeasure activity and future plans
  • Perform Gateway meetings with senior leadership for concurrence and approval to proceed with new programs. Understand the milestones of each Gate in the launch process to ensure a successful handoff to production
  • Prepare information for quoting packages in a timely manner
  • Establish and maintains effective relationships with customers for new programs
  • Coordinate and ensure that capital equipment, tooling, product testing and other required items are on time to support program timing
  • Coordinate with Corporate sales personnel as required ensuring a cost-effective launch
  • Act as a liaison (along with Corporate Purchasing) for external suppliers regarding program timing, deliveries, delays, etc.
  • Maintain electronic program folders with all program specific information
  • Any additional duties as assigned by manager


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