Lead, Custom Machinery Build Programs

Keystone Distinction Group; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group is seeking an experienced Program Manager to own complex, cross-functional manufacturing programs from planning to delivery in Addison, IL. This hands-on, onsite role partners daily with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Quality.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing project management, Stage-Gate experience, and strong leadership and communication skills to lead customer reviews and manage schedules, budgets, and risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or another technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Own complex manufacturing and engineered-equipment programs from concept through production, delivery, and customer implementation.
• Serve as the primary program contact for the customer, managing expectations, communicating status and risk, and leading program reviews.
• Build and manage program schedules, budgets, milestones, resources, and deliverables, and make tradeoff decisions to protect commitments.
• Drive alignment across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Quality, holding partners accountable to dates.
• Identify program risks early, remove roadblocks, and drive corrective action before schedule impact.
• Manage multiple concurrent programs and deliver status reports to executive leadership.
• Lead new product development activity through Stage-Gate or phased-gate processes.
• Own the transition of engineered products from design into manufacturing.
• Work on the plant floor alongside engineering and production teams; hands-on role not just scheduling.
• Ensure customer requirements, technical specs, quality standards, and delivery commitments are met.
• Drive continuous improvement in program execution and PM practices.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Communication

Problem solving

Customer-facing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Business

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Keystone Distinction Group is seeking an experienced Program Manager to own complex, cross-functional manufacturing programs from planning to delivery in Addison, IL. This hands-on, onsite role partners daily with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Quality.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing project management, Stage-Gate experience, and strong leadership and communication skills to lead customer reviews and manage schedules, budgets, and risks.