Program Manager

We open up your world with every drive

Would you like to work on the development of roof systems for future car models together with some of the market leaders in the automotive industry? Inalfa Roof Systems is a world leading supplier for OEM automotive roof systems and still growing strong. Are you ready to grow with us?

Are you ready to shift into the next gear of your career? As Program Manager you are in the driver's seat for effectively planning, managing, and tracking all elements of a program (The definition, development, validation, launch, and continuous improvement phases of a product cycle). This job function will also work with other departments for resource planning and task prioritization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist with quotation development/establish and maintain agreed scope and statements of work.
• Plan and manage all program deliverables.
• Predict and resolve resource conflicts with functional managers.
• Maintain P&L accountability and ownership.
• Foster ownership in project teams by defining and tracking measurable for success.
• Primary customer contact-communicate project status and coordination of open issues.
• Generate team commitment and ensure APQP and simultaneous engineering principles are followed.
• Follow and continuously improve program management system, contract review and APQP processes.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. No direct reports.

IATF 16949 RESPONSIBILITIES

The IATF 16949 responsibilities listed below are required for this position. Other responsibilities may be added, with or without notice in writing, at any time.

Program management process/APQP

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Be able to read and interpret financial reports and legal documents
• Provide effective oral and written reports to executive management and customer

representatives.

• Problem solving skills
• Create and maintain program planning in Gantt and Pert format
• Skills in resource planning and leveling
• Understanding of AIAG requirements for PPAP/APQP
• Understanding of IATF 16949 requirements
• Manage meetings through a working agenda and publish minutes and action plans
• Open issue tracking and reporting
• Computer skills in Excel/Word/Project/Windows/Outlook

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university (engineering degree preferred). Two to three years working experience in Program Management; or a combination of experience in Product Design, Manufacturing, Quality and Materials which has given equivalent knowledge of Project Management tools, techniques and cross functional team structure. A minimum of six years combined auto industry experience at OEM supply base.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of top managers, clients, customers, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and to talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.

This employee regularly works in an office environment. Occasionally the employee works in the manufacturing area around moving mechanical equipment and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

What can you expect from us?

• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick time.
• Healthcare, dental, prescription drug insurance plans.
• Company paid and voluntary life insurance plans.
• Disability benefits.

Our Core Values are One Inalfa, Ownership, Ambition and Progress.

WE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT!

Does this sound interesting to you? Don't hesitate and submit your application today.

Location

Cherokee Assembly

Time Type

Full time

Contact Person

Jonathan Wyatt