Manufacturing Program Manager — Multi-Site Launches & Quality

HSM (Hickory Springs Manufacturing) Company; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

HSM (Hickory Springs Manufacturing) is seeking a results-driven Program Manager to coordinate cross-functional program execution across Fort Smith, AR and Tulsa, OK facilities. You will lead milestone reviews, manage work packages, and ensure readiness across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Purchasing, Sales, and Finance.

Join a team focused on continuous improvement and quality, with exposure to Stage-Gate processes, PPAP timing, and production launch activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field preferred (or equivalent manufacturing/program coordination experience).
• 3–6+ years of experience in manufacturing, project coordination, or program management.
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with Stage-Gate processes, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Power BI, or similar project management tools.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-functional program execution across Fort Smith, AR and Tulsa, OK facilities.
• Lead milestone tracking, Gate reviews, and Work Package execution to keep programs on schedule.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Purchasing, Sales, and Finance to ensure manufacturing readiness.
• Monitor program risks, identify potential roadblocks, and drive timely resolution.
• Maintain program dashboards, executive updates, and reporting that provide visibility into progress and key milestones.
• Coordinate production readiness, launch activities, PPAP timing, and validation efforts.
• Align program timelines with plant capacity, staffing, tooling, and equipment readiness.
• Support quality initiatives aligned with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and VDA 6.3 standards.
• Promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across corporate and plant teams.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Operations

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Power BI

Job description

HSM (Hickory Springs Manufacturing) is seeking a results-driven Program Manager to coordinate cross-functional program execution across Fort Smith, AR and Tulsa, OK facilities. You will lead milestone reviews, manage work packages, and ensure readiness across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Purchasing, Sales, and Finance.

Join a team focused on continuous improvement and quality, with exposure to Stage-Gate processes, PPAP timing, and production launch activities.