Assistant Project/Program Manager

Optimal; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimal in Warren, MI is seeking a Manufacturing Program/Project Manager to support engineering, manufacturing, validation, quality and supply chain in executing build events and special projects. This hands-on role requires strong communication, collaboration across functions, and the ability to drive program success on the production floor.

Onsite only, 2nd shift with training on 1st shift; requires an associate degree and 8–10 years of manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field is required.
• 8–10 years of experience in manufacturing/program management.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, change management, and quality Systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering, manufacturing, validation, quality and supply chain to execute build events and special projects.
• Lead and participate in program planning, readiness activities and special assignments.
• Communicate status to leadership and engage global teams as required.
• Assist Program Manager as SME across non-traditional work portfolios.
• Support quality processes and build floor activities.
• Lead and execute special projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Independent working

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree in related field

Job description

Job Summary:

As a Manufacturing Program/Project Manager within OEM organization, you will play a pivotal role in supporting engineering, manufacturing, validation, quality, and supply chain efforts to ensure the successful execution of build events, and special projects. This role demands collaboration across multiple functions to drive program success.
Strong communication skills, sense of urgency and a collaborative work ethic are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in creating Key Indicator Reports for new areas of business
• Take on key initiatives designed to promote growth at the OEM Center
• Take on new initiatives with automating current processes to enhance efficiency
• Assist Program Manager in an SME role in non-traditional work portfolio
• Ability to effectively manage change
• Effectively communicate status of projects to leadership
• Engage global teams as required.
• Lead planning & readiness activities to support non-traditional work, special assignments and pre-production as required
• Support quality processes and build floor activities.
• Easel board reviews
• Escalation process
• Build site direction (BSDs)
• Daily Production meetings
• Support achievement of BPD objectives following GMS principals.
• Lead and execute special projects as assigned.

Minimum Skills:

• High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others.
• Demonstrated ability to manage numerous issues and work on projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and support cross functional team activities.

Preferred Skills:

• An understanding of manufacturing, quality, project management, or engineering processes

Requirements:

• Education Requirement - Associate's degree in a related field is required
• Years of experience - at least 8-10 years of experience required
• Need someone that knows how to build a vehicle or familiar with the manufacturing process (full line manufacturing, prototype experience would be very beneficial)
• Understanding the change management process
• This person will be working between the floor and program management
• Problem solving
• They are on their feet a lot in this position
• Someone with a quality background would be a good fit for this position

Hiring Manager's Top Skills:

• Experience working with program execution. Project management/problem solving
• Understand technical drawings - electrical or reading a print, understand quality requirements
• Someone who is very hands-on, knows how to put a gas or electric vehicle together

Shift Info:

• 2nd shift 2PM - 10:30PM
• Monday - Friday
• Onsite - no remote/hybrid

Will work 1st shift for training and then move to 2nd shift
1st shift 7:30AM - 4PM
Depends on how quickly they learn before they are moved to 2nd shift - cannot provide a timeline on training it will depend on the person