Program Manager

Toyoda Gosei Americas; Brighton (MI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Toyoda Gosei Americas is seeking a qualified professional to manage core programs with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. This role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, maintaining program timelines, and ensuring adherence to IATF standards throughout the launch process.

You will lead regular program team meetings, manage quotes and supplier coordination, and maintain documentation for new programs in alignment with TGFS’ mission and values.

Qualifications

• Safety-minded with strong understanding of IATF quality systems within department
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with team members and external parties
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and data handling tools
• Knowledge of JDE, FileHold and ADP software packages desired
• Experience with domestic and Japanese OEMs preferred
• Must be highly organized with strong planning skills
• Capable of handling confidential and sensitive information
• Self-motivated with personal initiative and resilience under demanding customer demands
• Familiarity with PPAP, PFMEA, etc.
• Experience with a Global Product Database System (i.e. Tactis) preferred
• Knowledge of defects in safety-critical parts
• Experience with customer portals including Ford Motor Company preferred

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety and quality standards and expectations
• Demonstrate behaviors that support TGFS’ mission, vision, and core values
• Support Hoshin activities for TGFS annually and actively participate in task force activities
• Work with all departments and maintain communication among groups
• Follow TG policies and procedure adherence
• Ensure training requirements are met on-time and managed
• Manage training requirements to ensure timely completion
• Follow Stop, Call, Wait (SCW) procedures
• Organize and lead regular meetings with assigned Program Teams to discuss timing, delays or issues, recovery and countermeasure activity
• Prepare information for quoting packages in a timely manner
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with customers for new programs
• Coordinate and ensure capital equipment, tooling, product testing and other items are on time for program timing
• Coordinate with Corporate sales personnel ensuring cost-effective launches
• Act as liaison for external suppliers regarding timing and deliveries
• Maintain electronic program folders with program info
• Any additional duties as assigned by manager

Skills

Safety-minded

IATF quality systems

Project management

Verbal & written communication

MS Office

JDE/FileHold/ADP knowledge

Confidential information handling

Results-driven

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Tools

JDE

FileHold

ADP software

Job description

Core Competencies, Knowledge, Skills & Education

• Safety-minded
• Understanding of IATF quality systems and processes within department to ensure company and customer standards are met
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all team members and external parties
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of JDE, FileHold and ADP software packages desired
• Proper handling of confidential and sensitive information
• Must be result-driven
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business Administration preferred
• Experience with Domestic and Japanese OEMs preferred
• Must be highly organized and have strong planning skills
• Must be self-motivated with personal initiative, not easily dissuaded by difficult customer demands.
• Ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously and balance priorities
• Familiarity with PPAP, PFMEA, etc.
• Experience with a Global Product Database System (i.e. Tactis) is preferred
• Knowledge of defects in safety-critical parts
• Experience with customer portals including Ford Motor Company preferred

Major Accountabilities

• Prioritize safety and quality standards and expectations
• Must demonstrate behaviors that support TGFS’ mission, vision, and core values
• Support Hoshin activities for TGFS annually & actively participate in task force activities
• Work with all departments and maintain communication among various groups
• Follow TG policies and procedure adherence
• Ensure training requirements are met on-time
• Manage training requirements to ensure timely completion
• Follow Stop, Call, Wait (SCW)
• Organize and lead regular meetings with assigned Program Teams to discuss program timing, delays or issues, recovery and countermeasure activity and future plans
• Perform Gateway meetings with senior leadership for concurrence and approval to proceed with new programs. Understand the milestones of each Gate in the launch process to ensure a successful handoff to production
• Prepare information for quoting packages in a timely manner
• Establish and maintains effective relationships with customers for new programs
• Coordinate and ensure that capital equipment, tooling, product testing and other required items are on time to support program timing
• Coordinate with Corporate sales personnel as required ensuring a cost-effective launch
• Act as a liaison (along with Corporate Purchasing) for external suppliers regarding program timing, deliveries, delays, etc.
• Maintain electronic program folders with all program specific information
• Any additional duties as assigned by manager