Program Launch Manager Senior

Center Manufacturing Acquisition; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Center Manufacturing Acquisition in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is seeking a Program Manager to lead complex equipment launches, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and customer expectations. The role involves managing the entire program lifecycle, from project screening through production.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Engineering and at least seven years of relevant experience, preferably in the manufacturing industry. Strong communication and managerial skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Seven years of relevant experience required.
• Previous experience in the manufacturing industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of program and equipment launches.
• Manage full scope of program management.
• Ensure alignment with strategic business goals.

Education

Bachelors or better in Business Administration

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field

Job description

Leads the planning and execution of complex program and equipment launchesthrough a team, and individually, ensuring alignment with strategic business goalsand customer expectations.

Overseesassigned programs from the project screening/quoting stage through launch, steady state production, and through end of life, serving as the single point of contact.

Manages the full scope of program management including but not limited to:

Thorough understanding, documentation, and attainment of both customer andcompanyrequirements for quality, capacity, timing, and product characteristics.

Translation of the requirements into a clear plan with a robust task breakdown, assigned owners, budgets, and timing of tasks and major milestones.

Maintains the timeline and plan throughout the project.

Coordinates regular communication with the program team.

Ensures resources are effectively planned and committed including labor (direct and indirect), floor space, equipment, and tooling.

Identifies and manages key risks, issues, and/or roadblocks.

Provides regular status reviews to management.

Manages customer communications (meetings, reports, etc.) for the program.

Ensures that all suppliers are identified and committed to supporting the program requirements.

Monitors progress of supplies of equipment and production parts to ensure delivery on-time and correct production part approval process (PPAP) documentation.

Initiates and obtains approval of Major Expenditure Authorizations (MEAs) for program related equipment and tooling.

Ensures compliance with applicable procedures and policies.

Performs full range of managerial responsibilities which may include but not be limited to: interviewing, hiring, coaching and developing employees; planning, assigning and directing work; performance management; department budget.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Business Administration.

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.

Experience

Required

Seven years of relevant experience.

Preferred

Previous experience in the manufacturing industry preferred.

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