Program Manager

Nemera; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemera is seeking a Program Manager to drive new and existing product introductions with strong communication, project coordination and people management. The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, validating tooling, and managing budgets in a lean manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include directing supplier/customer teams, maintaining alignment with quality and safety standards, and identifying opportunities for business growth within ongoing programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5 years’ experience in Project Management.
• Understanding and experience with Automation in manufacturing industry strongly preferred.
• Understanding of lean and continuous improvement practices.
• Understanding of injection molding, tooling, materials, processing, etc.

Responsibilities

• Validates product tooling and automation design approach.
• Maintains manufacturing interaction to support product design changes.
• Creates and executes project work plans to meet changing needs.
• Directs project teams as main contact for suppliers and customers.
• Manages daily operational aspects of a project and allocates resources.
• Reviews team deliverables before client handoff.
• Applies project standards and adheres to company guidelines.
• Partners with Quality to prepare for engagement reviews and QA procedures.
• Manages project budget, profitability, revenue, margins and utilization.
• Identifies business development and add-on sales opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Automation in manufacturing

Lean/Continuous improvement

Injection molding understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

With sales of €500m and 2,800 employees worldwide, Nemera is one of the leading global manufacturers of complex drug delivery systems for the pharmaceutical industry, offering to patients a broad product portfolio which includes inhalation devices, injection devices, nasal and dermal pumps and ophthalmic delivery devices. Nemera has built very long lasting, strong relationships with the leading global pharmaceutical companies globally by providing high quality development, industrialization and manufacturing services. Nemera develops and manufactures its own IP product platforms but also offers also fully custom developments and contract manufacturing.

Nemera’s manufacturing sites are located in the US, France, Germany, Brazil and Poland. The headquarters and Innovation Center for early device design and development are located in France (Lyon).

We have big ambitions at Nemera! We are growing our franchises and strengthening our capabilities.

Job Description

Position Purpose: Program Manager provides successful new and existing product introduction through effective utilization of communication, project coordination and people management skills

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Utilizes technical experience to validate product tooling and automation design approach.
• Maintains strong interaction with manufacturing environment to support products and equipment design modifications on existing business.
• Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Directs project teams as the main point of contact for suppliers and customers.
• Manages daily operational aspects of a project, including identification of resources needed and assigning individual responsibilities.
• Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to client.
• Effectively applies current methodology and enforces project standards by complying with project guidelines and company standards.
• Partners with the Quality department to prepare for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.
• Manages project budget, analyzes project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization.
• Identifies business development and "add-on" sales opportunities as they relate to a specific project.
• Holds regular status meetings with project team and communicates relevant project information to management.
• Provides technical knowledge to customer in support of Sales team.
• Leads cross functional teams in the development and introduction of new programs into the lean manufacturing environment.
• Estimates or revises costs on existing or new molding/assembly programs and directs modifications and changes to existing molds from customer revisions.
• Works with the engineering team to acquire equipment prices for new or revised programs.
• Communicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions.
• Adheres to company safety policies.
• Other duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• 5 years’ experience in Project Management
• Understanding and experience with automation in manufacturing industry strongly preferred
• Understanding of lean and continuous improvement practices
• Understanding of injection molding, tooling, materials, processing, etc.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Clear and well organized oral and written communication
• Be able to motivate others to a common goal

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in an office and clean manufacturing environment that may include moderate noise levels and required appropriate PPE and cleanroom apparel

ADDITIONAL NOTES

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee and may be revised at any time by the Company.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• 5 years’ experience in Project Management
• Understanding and experience with Automation in manufacturing industry strongly preferred
• Understanding of lean and continuous improvement practices
• Understanding of injection molding, tooling, materials, processing, etc.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Clear and well organized oral and written communication
• Be able to motivate others to a common goal

Additional Information

Why Join Nemera?

At Nemera, we prioritize patients when creating drug delivery devices, understanding that accurate dosing and ergonomics are crucial for treatment adherence. Joining Nemera means becoming part of a team that enjoys working together and consistently delivers on its commitments. We take pride in our work because it improves patients’ lives.

POSITION RANGE: $115,000 - $125,000 Salaried(This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.)

Nemera is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class indication. This company is required by federal law to hire only persons who can establish they are eligible to work in the United States.