Program Manager

Tg Missouri Corporation; Brighton, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Tg Missouri Corporation is seeking a candidate to manage product program timing with a strong focus on safety and quality. This role requires excellent cross-functional communication and the ability to drive PPAP/PFMEA processes while coordinating with suppliers and OEMs.

Responsibilities include leading program team meetings, maintaining program folders, and ensuring successful launches with timely quotes and robust customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in engineering or business administration.
• Familiarity with IATF quality systems and PPAP/PFMEA is desirable.
• Experience with domestic and Japanese OEMs is a plus.
• Knowledge of Ford and other customer portals is advantageous.
• Experience with a global product database system (e.g., Tactis) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety and quality standards and expectations.
• Support TGFS mission, vision, and core values in daily work.
• Participate in Hoshin activities and task force initiatives.
• Collaborate across departments and maintain clear communication among groups.
• Adhere to TG policies and procedures and ensure training on time.
• Organize and lead regular program team meetings for timing and issues.
• Prepare information for quoting packages in a timely manner.
• Establish and maintain relationships with customers for new programs.
• Coordinate capital equipment, tooling, and testing to support timing.
• Coordinate with Corporate sales for cost-effective launches.
• Act as liaison with external suppliers regarding timing and deliveries.
• Maintain electronic program folders with all program data.

Skills

Safety-minded

IATF quality systems

Verbal & written communication

Microsoft Office

JDE, FileHold, ADP knowledge

Confidential information handling

Result-driven

Interpersonal skills

Bachelor's Degree (Engineering or BA)

Experience with Domestic & JapaneseOEM

Organized with strong planning

Self-motivated

Manage multiple programs

PPAP, PFMEA familiarity

Global Product Database (Tactis)

Safety-critical parts knowledge

Ford customer portals experience

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
• 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
• 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

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