Program Manager - Automotive TN at North American Stamping Group

Portland, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Judgment, APQP, PPAP, Project Management Methodologies, Professionalism, Detail Oriented, Leadership, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Technical Skills, Customer Relationship Management, Manufacturing Experience, Automotive Industry Knowledge, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

"An Equal Opportunity Employer” It is the policy of North American Stamping Group to provide employment, training, promotion, and other conditions of Employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or status as a qualified individual with a disability or other status protected by law. Come grow with us…We are looking for an experienced Program Manager to join our Corporate Shared Services Sales and Engineering team located in Portland, TN! North American Stamping Group is a privately held company founded in 1978. We continue to explore the most innovative processes and technologies to stay on the leading edge of the automotive industry. Our strategic locations within North America allows us the manufacturing footprint to cover you in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. NASG is an industry leader in the manufacturing of stampings and automated assemblies. A Tier II supplier of components, systems and aftermarket products for the automotive industry with a core business market consisting of seating, ride control, exhaust components, heat shields, noise, vibration and harness (NVH), chassis and structural and window regulators. Your success is our success… Our sales have grown annually at a compounded rate of 18.0% for the last eight years, tripling our business, while making us one of the largest leading Tier II automotive stamping and assembly suppliers. What you get in return …The most competitive pay in the industry based upon your skill level, along with a full benefits package. We are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship to Work in the United States. GENERAL SUMMARY The role of the Program Manager provides leadership in coordinating, facilitating, motivating, and directing efforts of cross-functional program teams and ensures efficient use of team resources. Develops and gains support for program objectives. Documents and monitors program objectives and ensure countermeasures are initiated to correct unfavorable variances. Works with internal and external resources to maintain strong customer relationships with dedication to customer program schedules. Ensures customer and Company requirements are met including cost, quality, timing, and other related aspects of programs. Participates in continuous improvement efforts. Performs other duties as necessary to ensure successful product launch. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS A. Acts as primary customer contact for technical items associated with assigned programs B. Promotes professionalism in all dealings (internal/external/supplier/customer) C. Manages and facilitates communications with and between multi-disciplinary team members including individuals from Sales, Product Development, Advanced Quality, Purchasing and Manufacturing. D. Communicates customer expectations & program objectives to the APQP team. E. Confirms and reports status against targets for process, cost and productivity. F. Monitors and tracks progress of assigned projects. G. Leads regular project reviews and escalates to inform of program risks H. Facilities interaction with Customer, Technical Disciplines, Manufacturing and Internal Management. I. Coordinates and maintains communications with the customer and Plant Operations for all program activities. J. Anticipate, analyze and communicate technical, commercial, and operational issues to unsure successful program launch K. Ensures countermeasures are initiated to correct unfavorable variances by communicating alternative measures to the customer. L. Promotes coordination and communication of program team. M. Initiates PO's for required contracted work. N. Chairs Engineering Change kick-off meetings. O. Participates in Feasibility Review meetings P. Participate in New Product Development as necessary Q. Support Internal/External/Customer audits as required R. Coordinate individual, team and plant improvement activities S. In addition to performing primary duties, the individual shall provide support where deemed necessary by manager/designate T. Participate in Associate Involvement (AI) teams as required MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS Education: • Bachelor degree in Engineering, Business, or related field is required. Experience: • Minimum 5 years manufacturing experience • Minimum 3 years in automotive manufacturing • Minimum 2 years in Program/Customer Management experience Personal/Technical Skills: • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations • Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills. • Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision making process; Makes timely decisions. • APQP, PPAP, Project Management Methodologies, AIAG Core Tools • Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. • Detail oriented and able to work with minimal supervision • Leadership - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. • Demonstrate and model Hands-on, Involved, Go-See approach • Highly organized • Strong Interpersonal communication skills Language Skills: • Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language (English used in U.S. and Canada) used in the workplace. • Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and Executive team. Computer/Software: • Solid working knowledge and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc.) • Working knowledge and experience with ERP / MRP software. Travel: • Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the time, or as needed. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Although the primary job functions involve the ability to sit and work on a computer and in an office situation for extensive periods of time, the associate must be capable of walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time. The associate is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and talk, see, and hear. The associate is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate must frequently lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. DISCLAIMER This job description is intended to identify the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification, as well as certain essential job functions. It is not intended, and should not be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice, based on operational needs. To qualify for this job, however, an associate must be able to perform its essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Under no circumstances may this job description be construed as altering the at-will nature of the employment relationship between NASG and any associate. North American Stamping Group is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.

Responsibilities

The Program Manager leads cross-functional program teams, ensuring efficient resource use and strong customer relationships. They document and monitor program objectives, initiate countermeasures for variances, and participate in continuous improvement efforts.