Global Program Manager — Quality & Cross-Functional Lead

Toyoda Gosei Americas; Brighton (MI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Toyoda Gosei Americas is seeking a qualified professional to manage core programs with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. This role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, maintaining program timelines, and ensuring adherence to IATF standards throughout the launch process.

You will lead regular program team meetings, manage quotes and supplier coordination, and maintain documentation for new programs in alignment with TGFS’ mission and values.

Qualifications

• Safety-minded with strong understanding of IATF quality systems within department
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with team members and external parties
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and data handling tools
• Knowledge of JDE, FileHold and ADP software packages desired
• Experience with domestic and Japanese OEMs preferred
• Must be highly organized with strong planning skills
• Capable of handling confidential and sensitive information
• Self-motivated with personal initiative and resilience under demanding customer demands
• Familiarity with PPAP, PFMEA, etc.
• Experience with a Global Product Database System (i.e. Tactis) preferred
• Knowledge of defects in safety-critical parts
• Experience with customer portals including Ford Motor Company preferred

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety and quality standards and expectations
• Demonstrate behaviors that support TGFS’ mission, vision, and core values
• Support Hoshin activities for TGFS annually and actively participate in task force activities
• Work with all departments and maintain communication among groups
• Follow TG policies and procedure adherence
• Ensure training requirements are met on-time and managed
• Manage training requirements to ensure timely completion
• Follow Stop, Call, Wait (SCW) procedures
• Organize and lead regular meetings with assigned Program Teams to discuss timing, delays or issues, recovery and countermeasure activity
• Prepare information for quoting packages in a timely manner
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with customers for new programs
• Coordinate and ensure capital equipment, tooling, product testing and other items are on time for program timing
• Coordinate with Corporate sales personnel ensuring cost-effective launches
• Act as liaison for external suppliers regarding timing and deliveries
• Maintain electronic program folders with program info
• Any additional duties as assigned by manager

Skills

Safety-minded

IATF quality systems

Project management

Verbal & written communication

MS Office

JDE/FileHold/ADP knowledge

Confidential information handling

Results-driven

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Tools

JDE

FileHold

ADP software

Job description

Toyoda Gosei Americas is seeking a qualified professional to manage core programs with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. This role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, maintaining program timelines, and ensuring adherence to IATF standards throughout the launch process.

You will lead regular program team meetings, manage quotes and supplier coordination, and maintain documentation for new programs in alignment with TGFS’ mission and values.