Program Launch Manager

RESRG Automotive; Missouri; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RESRG Automotive in Portageville, Missouri seeks a Site Program Manager to lead NPI and APQP initiatives, aligning customer requirements with program plans and company objectives.

The role demands strong leadership across functions, effective communication with customers, and delivery of robust program strategies from concept to launch.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree as listed.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive program management with NPI/APQP.
• Experience negotiating with customers and translating needs into plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle NPI programs from concept through launch.
• Be primary contact for key external customers and manage expectations.
• Apply APQP methodologies for robust product and process design.
• Develop and manage detailed program plans including APQP deliverables.
• Drive risk mitigation, schedules, budgets, and resource planning.
• Lead cross-functional teams for seamless collaboration and accountability.
• Monitor program performance and implement corrective actions.
• Manage change via structured processes and gate reviews.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and subcontractors for quality.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

NPI/APQP experience

Customer negotiations

Lean/Six Sigma/Kaizen

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Business Administration or related field

Job description

At the interface of design, engineering and supply logistics, REHAU Automotive and SRG Global combine to form RESRG - a leading global supplier of coated exterior systems and components. With a combined track record of over 160 years across four continents and 22 production sites, RESRG's 10,000 skilled team members manufacture the latest exterior systems and components for the world's leading automotive manufacturers.

RESRG Automotive is seeking you to join our team as a Site Program Manager in our Portageville, Missouri facility!

Your Job

In this role, we are seeking an experience Program Manager with specialized focus on New Production Introduction (NPI) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP). If you are a highly skilled professional to lead our critical development and production programs. In this pivotal role, you will be the driving force behind the successful launch of new products, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and achieving internal business objectives. You will thrive in a customer-centric environment, serving as a key interface and communicator for both internal and external stakeholders.

What you Will do in Your Role

• Lead full-cycle New Product Introduction (NPI) programs from concept through launch
• Customer-Centric Program Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for key external customers, ensuring their requirements are meticulously captured, understood, and integrated into program plans. Proactively manage customer expectations and relationships throughout the program lifecycle.
• Apply APQP methodologies to ensure robust product and process design
• Serve as the primary point of contact for key customers; manage requirements and expectations
• Develop and manage detailed program plans, including APQP deliverables (FMEAs, Control Plans, PPAP)
• Drive risk mitigation strategies, schedules, budgets, and resource planning
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure seamless collaboration and accountability
• Monitor program performance; implement corrective actions to meet targets
• Control scope, schedule, and budget through structured change management
• Prepare and deliver clear, effective program updates and presentations
• Manage relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure performance and quality
• Enforce gated product lifecycle processes and quality milestone adherence
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities across programs
• Develop and deliver professional presentations
• Drive organizational change and achieve results through influence and negotiation across multiple organizational functions with direct authority
• Communicate cross functionally across varying aspects of the business and stakeholders

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive program management experience with an emphasis on NPI and/or APQP
• Experience in customer negotiations - ability to understand and translate customer needs into actionable plans

What Will Put You Ahead

• Automotive or heavy vehicle manufacturing experience
• Program Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Demonstrated ability to use problem solving strategies (Lean, Six Sigma, 5WHY, Kaizen, etc)

This role is not eligible for sponsorship

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.