Tooling Program Manager

Commercial Tool Group: Commercial Tool & Die, Inc., CG Automation & Fixture, Inc., CG Plastics, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Commercial Tool Group is seeking a Program Manager to support tooling operations in Comstock Park, Michigan. The candidate will manage program schedules, costs, and stakeholder communications to ensure successful project delivery.

The ideal applicant will possess strong customer service skills, excellent communication abilities, and relevant experience in program management, particularly in plastic injection molding. A salary range of $75,000 - $100,000 per year is offered for this position.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years Program Management or related experience.
• Specific experience in plastic injection molding is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consistent communication with stakeholders to follow program lifecycle.
• Monitor and control program cost, schedule, performance, and risk.
• Develop program documents that meet stakeholder requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Trouble-shooting

Problem-solving

Assertiveness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Plastics or related field

Job description

Overview

Commercial Tool & Die (CTD) is a family-owned and operated business with a rich history spanning 70+ years and located in Comstock Park, Michigan. We design and build plastic injection molds, in-mold decorating, two-shot injection, low-pressure injection, co-injection, compression molds, and prototype molds. The company strives to remain at the forefront of customer service, employee relations, state-of-the-art equipment, and safety.

We are going strong and in need of Program Managers to support tooling.

A day in the life of a CTD Program Manager

• Consistent communication with customers, designers, manufacturing resources, etc. to follow the life of a program.
• Monitor and control program cost, schedule, performance, change control, and risk (technical, cost, schedule).
• Develop program documents that satisfy stakeholder's requirements and expectations.
• Develop program management plans and direct execution.
• Perform integrated change control.
• Close or complete the program in a manner that satisfies stakeholder's needs and expectations.
• Facilitate and lead the creation of program definitions, budgets, work breakdowns, rough order estimates, program plans, communication plans and program schedules to determine scope of work.
• Facilitate and/or conduct feasibility studies for programs and requests for proposals.

Strong Candidates Must Possess

• Strong customer service
• Exceptional communication both oral and written
• The ability to thrive under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills
• Assertiveness
• 3-5+ years Program Management or related experience
• Bachelor's degree or higher, preferred (Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Plastics, or related field)
• Specific experience in plastic injection molding is strongly preferred

Salary: $75,000 - $100,000 per year