08 Oct
Important Group
Mississauga
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Job type
- Full-time
Location
Confidential in Mississauga, ON
Benefits
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- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
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Full job description
The Program Manager is responsible for but not limited to leading and managing projects or programs related to new or existing business within the organization. Providing technical support as required and facilitates the team(s) in meeting customer requirements and due dates.
Successful launch of all programs assigned from concept to production and assuring that all critical criteria and expectations are met.
This role is for a company that produces Automotive parts and perform metal stamping, welding and assembly processes.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate projects kick off upon receipt of purchase order/authorization and all applicable documentation.
- Adhere to work order system protocol to establish all required documentation.
- Ensure that contract review (QS-9000 4.3 procedure) meetings are held with all applicable production team members in the time frame allotted.
- Project timelines and all other documentation related to timing and receive sign off from production plant sponsors or customers.
- Work with production plant QPE to establish APQP requirements and maintain active role until successful launch of program.
- Oversee all new tooling/equipment designs and ensure that all customer criteria and standards are met.
- Champion all design reviews required. (QS9000 4.4 procedure).
Ensure that all meeting minutes and documentation is properly signed off and all counter measures and modifications are followed up.
- Sources of inspection fixtures and other required quality gauges. Follow up on build status and timely delivery as dictated by project timeline.
- Oversee all outsource tooling/equipment with the assistance of technical functional managers.
- Project progress updates and reports as required by Department Manager or production plant sponsors and customer specific reporting as required.
- Establish project budget with all departments involved. Maintain and update accurately with given systems as required.
- Ensure all PPAP/approval documentation package is complete and delivered to appropriate customer contact on time.
- Project closure with all documentation adhering to ISO/QS 9000/TS16949 procedures along with all required sign off and approved PPAP’s (if applicable)
- Attend Program Management group meetings with accurate updates and status of any key project issues.
- Technical Support/Consulting Responsibilities:
- Assist sales and estimating on quote reviews and process information.
- Support departments within Central Engineering in regard to project timing and budget information.
- Customer support as required by Account Manages on new or current projects.
- Assist production plants with customer quality requirements and expectations.
- Facilitate any customer visits on behalf of the production plants and as required for the purpose of progress reporting.
- Assist toolroom/plants with procurement of specialty items or services as required.
Education Required:
Post Secondary Education in engineering degree/certificate or equivalent experience
Experience required:
- Tooling and design knowledge and experience in a metal stamping environment, quoting, design and project management.
- Knowledge and experience with continuous improvement planning, concepts, action plans/procedures, use of SPC and JIT methods and procedures.
- Be able to work with budgets and financial planning.
- Previous Program Management experience with automotive launches
- 5+ years project management experience
- GD&T; skill preferred
- Experience with Customer/ Supplier interaction experience an asset
- Microsoft Project skill
- Proven Organization Skills
- Able to work effectively with all departments and personnel at all levels of the organization.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, good leadership, facilitation, and negotiation skills
- Ability to deal professionally at all times with Customers and Sub-suppliers.
- Travel may be required.
- Good analytical problem solving and data analysis skills
- Proficient in MS Office Suite/ 3D CAD skills is an asset
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
Experience:
- Metal fabrication: 1 year (required)
- automotivive: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
▶️ Program Manager-Automotive
🖊️ Important Group
📍 Mississauga