Manufacturing Program Manager | ERP & NPI Lead

Orizon Aerostructures; Kansas City, Wichita, Chanute, Grove (MO, KS, KS, OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Orizon Aerostructures in Kansas City seeks a Program Manager to oversee customer communications, program execution, and forecast accuracy within a manufacturing setting. You will coordinate order status, supplier assessments, and onboarding of new products, ensuring timely deliverables and alignment with strategic goals.

The role requires ERP/MRP experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and professionalism in interactions with

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree or 60 months of project leadership experience within past 8 years.
• 3 years of project/program management experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• ERP/MRP experience required; strong MS Office proficiency expected.

Responsibilities

• Maintain order status and provide projected past due reporting.
• Communicate program status to customers; participate in surveys and audits.
• Deliver timely information, deliverables, and execution per program; support management objectives.
• Ensure rate readiness including resource plans, capital expenditures, and operational requirements.
• Maintain customer forecast via ERP and master forecast file.
• Validate raw material supply and assist in supplier assessment.
• Review Customer Purchase Orders for acceptance (lead time, material issues).
• Support onboarding of new products/programs; devise evaluation strategies for performance improvements.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

AS9100

Onboarding

Organization

Time Management

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Supply Chain, Business) or 60 months of experience leading projects

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Orizon Aerostructures in Kansas City seeks a Program Manager to oversee customer communications, program execution, and forecast accuracy within a manufacturing setting. You will coordinate order status, supplier assessments, and onboarding of new products, ensuring timely deliverables and alignment with strategic goals.

The role requires ERP/MRP experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and professionalism in interactions with