Supply Chain Program Manager

Description

• Own developing and executing program plans, enabling prototype builds, engineering test builds, interaction with engineering and drive production line readiness plus ramp plans for products deployed in global market.
• Think Strategically: Ensure alignment of defined strategies between product, sourcing and CM manufacturing sites globally.  Strategically lead the program team, establishing the plan and direction for the programs assigned by guidelines set by Director. Set clear objectives and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Risk Management: Identify, communicate, and manage program risks and mitigation plans to ensure product readiness for initial NPI builds as well as enabling long-term supply continuity into production, including changes to product and schedule needs.
• Lead program readiness, gate reviews with cross functional teams while adapting quickly to changing product and schedule needs.
• Drive product and supply chain readiness for all NPI builds from concept phase to production handoff, partnering with cross-functional teams, such as engineering, product management, sourcing, manufacturing, R&D, systems, applications, quality/reliability, project services, asset management teams and externally with global vendors (CMs) to ensure success.
• Innovate: Identify opportunities for processes improvement, then develop tools and methodologies to improve efficiencies across the organization.
• Solve Hard Problems: Deep dive technically to drive resolution of technical issues in case of program escalations. Drive and own problem solving and report out challenges encountered on the program that affect Time, Cost, Quality.

Requirements

• Ability to plan entire program for cost/time/quality, see risks as early as possible in the program and ability to come up with a plan to mitigate them.
• Mechanical Engineering degree is a must.
• Familiarity with Project Management tools (like Jira, Confluence, MS Office, Smartsheet, Anaplan etc) and methodologies for managing projects.
• A strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Master’s or MBA degree + 7 years min relevant exp.
• 7+ years min. of experience leading programs and or projects cradle to grave including ownership of cost, quality, timeline execution
• 7+ years min. proven experience serving large OEM customers in renewable energy, automotive, consumer electronics, or industrial manufacturing (solar tracker experience a plus)..
• Someone who is structured in planning and executing programs while balancing changing priorities
• In-depth knowledge of product development and manufacturing processes such as stamping, roll forming, welding, coating, machining, injection molding, assembly and automation. Any other manufacturing process experience is a plus.
• An understanding of quality tools (8D, 5 Whys, QMS, COE) and the ability to drive root cause and corrective action activities.
• The ability to influence others and negotiate solutions in critical TIMELY decisions.
• Able to come up with new processes and bring rigor in the processes that are released.
• PMP or equivalent certifications.
• Direct experience with domestic and offshore Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers
• Strategic mindset
• In-depth understanding of NPI and Product Development processes
• Experience working with global, cross-functional, and multicultural teams.
• Ability to read drawings, comprehend and guide team through technical issues in case of escalations

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance