Automotive Manufacturing Program Lead

Kendrick Plastics Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendrick Plastics Inc. in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking a Program Manager to oversee multiple automotive manufacturing programs, ensuring they meet strategic goals, budgets, and schedules while aligning resources.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, develop proposals to secure funding, manage risks, and drive continuous improvement to deliver complex programs on time and within scope. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least five years of program or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in program or project management within the automotive manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience managing budgets and resources for complex programs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in proposal development and securing program funding.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor program plans, schedules, and budgets using existing tools.
• Coordinate and manage resources across multiple projects to ensure efficient utilization and timely delivery.
• Communicate program status, risks, and issues effectively to senior management and project teams.
• Support crisis management efforts by identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies to minimize program disruptions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, production, and business administration to align program objectives and deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing standards, safety regulations, and company policies throughout the program lifecycle.

Skills

Budget management

Program management

Proposal development

Communication skills

Resource management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Kendrick Plastics Inc. in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking a Program Manager to oversee multiple automotive manufacturing programs, ensuring they meet strategic goals, budgets, and schedules while aligning resources.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, develop proposals to secure funding, manage risks, and drive continuous improvement to deliver complex programs on time and within scope. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least five years of program or