Automotive Program Manager

Plastic Executive Recruiters; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the plastics manufacturing industry is seeking a Program Manager to oversee complex manufacturing programs. The ideal candidate will coordinate engineering and operations while ensuring accountability across timing, cost, and quality metrics. This role requires strong communication skills and experience in managing automotive program launches. Join a dynamic team focused on driving program success and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience managing automotive program launches.
• Experience in Injection Molding, Painting, and Assembly processes highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to meet program objectives including timing, budget, and quality goals.
• Establish and maintain program timelines, open issue logs, and phase gate reviews.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelors in Plastics Engineering

Job description

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

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Recruiter Focused in Plastics Injection Molding and Extrusion | Leveraging a Bachelors in Plastics Engineering and Hands-On Industry Experience

AUTOMOTIVE PROGRAM MANAGER

An Automotive Tier 1 client is seeking a Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams through the launch of complex manufacturing programs. This role is ideal for someone who excels at coordinating engineering, operations, and customer deliverables while maintaining accountability across timing, cost, and quality metrics.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Program Manager will be responsible for driving program success from award through launch. This includes coordinating launch activity across departments, managing customer relationships, and ensuring execution against program timelines and financial targets. The ideal candidate brings experience in manufacturing program launches and knows how to drive alignment, accountability, and results in a fast-paced environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead cross-functional teams to meet program objectives including timing, budget, and quality goals.
• Establish and maintain program timelines, open issue logs, and phase gate reviews.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with customers, maintaining strong communication and ensuring expectations are met.
• Monitor program performance and initiate corrective actions to address timing or financial variances.
• Support quoting of new business and maintain awareness of program financials throughout the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and supply chain to ensure successful product launches.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts and lead implementation of new product or process enhancements.
• Support and coach team members to ensure alignment and execution of responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years experience managing automotive program launches
• Experience in Injection Molding, Painting, and Assembly processes highly preferred
• Familiarity with open issue tracking, phase gate reviews, and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interface with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Experience with program financials, quoting, and cost tracking.

This role is being advertised in larger cities for confidentiality purposes, however, it may not be the exact location of the actual facility.

Explore more opportunities at www.plasticexecutives.com

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Project Management

• Industries

  Plastics Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, and Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

401(k)

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