Program Manager

I I Stanley Co., Inc. (Battle Creek MI, USA) Follow 7 hours ago

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Automotive Program Manager

I I Stanley Company, Inc., a leading supplier of automotive lighting products, was established in Battle Creek, Michigan in 1985. Founded on the principles of respect, trust, and value, we serve a wide range of customers domestic and foreign by supplying them with high-quality automotive headlamps, tail lamps, fog lamps.

Basic Responsibilities:

Track overall program status and proactively report progress, risks, and issues to customer as required
Manage and track part approval preparation activities
Monitor tooling, equipment, and part readiness to support program timelines
Create, maintain, and drive resolution of customer and internal open issues
Complete and submit required customer documents accurately and on time
Coordinate customer request and schedule internal/customer meetings as needed
Track and manage customer engineering changes, ensuring timely internal communication and execution
Develop, maintain, and communicate customer program schedules
Support sales/account managers, QA, and NPD teams
Lead ongoing NPD meetings and initial production readiness meetings
Conduct OTOP audits as required and ensure follow-up on corrective actions
This position will require 50-75% travel

Required Qualifications:

Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
Experience working in customer relations
Experience working with Tier 1 automotive suppliers and manufacturers

Optional/Preferred Skills:

Knowledge of MS project

Education Required:

Bachelor's degree with five (5) years of related experience or training; or
Eight (8) years of automotive product development and program management experience

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In most cases the position will be required to stand for extended periods, use hands and fingers to handle or feel. The position may occasionally need to lift/pull up to 50 pounds and have specific vision abilities related to close and color vision. While performing the job the position is highly exposed to moving vehicles/machinery and factory equipment. The position may be required to work overtime to meet deadlines and requirements. In addition to a fully air-conditioned work environment, I I Stanley provides a total compensation package to meet the needs of our associates and to be competitive in today's work environment.

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