Program Manager

MGS Mfg. Group; Village of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing solutions provider is seeking a Program Manager to oversee corporate projects and customer correspondence. This role involves managing budgets, driving project execution, and ensuring effective communication within the plant team. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in program management, particularly in plastics manufacturing.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

FSA

Vacation

Holidays

Qualifications

• 1+ years of program management experience preferred.
• Practical knowledge of MS Project.
• Plastics injection molding background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of a customer's project including tool builds.
• Drive execution of projects for the plant product development team.
• Lead program reviews that provide status, costs, and risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business or related field

Tools

MS Project

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Job Description

MGS has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager to join our MGS Germantown Manufacturing team.

As a Program Manager, you will manage all corporate projects and correspondence with customers and plant management for MGS Germantown.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of a customer's project including tool builds (when sourced as part of the project), qualification, and production.
• Manage both budget and administrative responsibilities on assigned programs.
• Drive execution of projects for the plant product development team (FOT trials through first three complete production runs, cost reduction, alternate material validations).
• Lead program reviews that provide appropriate status, costs, and risk management.
• Report program status to Germantown Plant Management weekly.
• Identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate risk throughout the program lifecycle. Obtain management approval prior to decisions affecting program, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Seek Germantown Plant Management's assistance in resolving schedule and budget issues as they arise.
• Provide leadership to the plant program team, ensuring communication and cooperation, and resolving conflicts.
• Manage product launch into production, coordinating resources for a smooth launch.
• Ensure timely closeout of program phase gates, satisfying customer obligations and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Develop and communicate program metrics and expectations to the plant.
• Lead program improvement activities with specific cost reduction targets.
• Develop understanding of program planning principles, such as BOM and ECO development.
• Understand lean principles and process improvement methodologies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About MGS

As a global healthcare manufacturing solutions provider, MGS drives innovation with robust end-to-end solutions and a strong customer focus. We are the engineering and manufacturing partner of choice for leading Pharma, Diagnostic, and MedTech companies, with facilities worldwide. For more information, visit www.mgsmfg.com.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in business or related field.
• 1+ years of program management experience preferred.
• Practical knowledge of MS Project.
• Plastics injection molding background preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.

Benefits

We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, disability, life insurance, FSA, vacation, and holidays.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management and IT
• Industry: Plastics Manufacturing