Vehicle Manufacturing Program Lead

Optimal Staffing; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimal Staffing is seeking a Manufacturing Program/Project Manager to coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, validation, quality and supply chain to ensure successful build events and special projects. This role requires strong communication, urgency and collaboration.

You will drive planning, readiness activities, and support quality on the shop floor while leading cross-functional teams. The position involves managing multiple issues, engaging global teams, and transitioning between

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree required.
• 8–10 years of experience required.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and change management preferred.
• Ability to work between the floor and program management, solve problems, and manage multiple issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating KPI reports for new areas of business.
• Lead initiatives to promote growth in OEM Center and automate processes to enhance efficiency.
• Assist Program Manager in an SME role across non-traditional work portfolios.
• Effectively communicate project status to leadership and engage global teams.
• Lead planning and readiness activities for non-traditional work, special assignments, and pre-production.
• Support quality processes and build floor activities; participate in daily production meetings.
• Lead and execute special projects as assigned; demonstrate strong analytical ability.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and with others; manage multiple issues simultaneously.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Optimal Staffing is seeking a Manufacturing Program/Project Manager to coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, validation, quality and supply chain to ensure successful build events and special projects. This role requires strong communication, urgency and collaboration.

You will drive planning, readiness activities, and support quality on the shop floor while leading cross-functional teams. The position involves managing multiple issues, engaging global teams, and transitioning between