Manufacturing Program Manager

Zobility; Adrian (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Zobility in Adrian, MI is seeking a Manufacturing/Production Planning Engineer to lead program execution, translate forecasts into build plans, and coordinate schedules across multiple teams.

You will work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to ensure on-time delivery, process adherence, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred
• 3–5 years of experience in process, project, manufacturing engineering, operations, or related technical roles in manufacturing
• Experience working in cross-functional environments supporting product development and production
• Strong organizational and execution skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to translate customer requirements and forecasts into actionable production plans
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Leads overall program execution, coordinating schedules, priorities, deliverables, and customer commitments
• Coordinates cross-functional activities across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Commercial teams
• Translates customer forecasts and requirements into actionable build plans and production schedules
• Coordinates production activities across assembly, testing, and external manufacturing operations
• Tracks WIP, throughput, and build status to support on-time delivery
• Monitors availability of key components and materials and escalates potential supply risks
• Supports the transition of key manufacturing processes from external suppliers to internal production
• Ensures adherence to defined processes, work instructions, and documentation requirements
• Coordinates issue tracking and resolution with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and other cross-functional teams
• Supports implementation of production planning, traceability, and change management processes
• Coordinates logistics, material flow, and shipment readiness to meet customer commitments
• Tracks key program metrics including on-time delivery, build efficiency, throughput, and rework
• Supports new product introductions, process validation, and production readiness activities
• Provides cross-functional support to ensure successful execution of customer programs in a rapidly evolving environment
• Actively supports company mission, vision, values, and operational excellence initiatives
• Actively supports 5S and Safety programs across manufacturing operations

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Multi-priority management

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Leads overall program execution, coordinating schedules, priorities, deliverables, and customer commitments
• Coordinates cross-functional activities across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Commercial teams
• Translates customer forecasts and requirements into actionable build plans and production schedules
• Coordinates production activities across assembly, testing, and external manufacturing operations
• Tracks WIP, throughput, and build status to support efficient execution and on-time delivery
• Monitors availability of key components and materials and escalates potential supply risks
• Supports the transition of key manufacturing processes from external suppliers to internal production
• Ensures adherence to defined processes, work instructions, and documentation requirements
• Coordinates issue tracking and resolution with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and other cross-functional teams
• Supports implementation of production planning, traceability, and change management processes
• Coordinates logistics, material flow, and shipment readiness to meet customer commitments
• Tracks key program metrics including on-time delivery, build efficiency, throughput, and rework
• Supports new product introductions, process validation, and production readiness activities
• Provides cross-functional support to ensure successful execution of customer programs in a rapidly evolving environment
• Actively supports company mission, vision, values, and operational excellence initiatives
• Actively supports 5S and Safety programs across manufacturing operations
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in process, project, manufacturing engineering, operations, or other related technical roles within a manufacturing environment
• Experience working in cross-functional environments supporting product development and production
• Strong organizational and execution skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to translate customer requirements and forecasts into actionable production plans
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with MS Office products
• Excellent communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving manufacturing environment
• Strong commitment to teamwork, continuous improvement, and hands-on problem solving
• Experience with production planning, program management, supply chain coordination, or manufacturing operations is a plus
• Experience in thermal systems, heat transfer, or advanced manufacturing environments is a plus