Program Manager - Manufacturing

Waltonen is actively seeking a Program Manager to join our team!

Job Responsibilities

• Report to the Independence Tooling Operations Manager.
• Monitor, direct, and control manufacturing programs. Lead in the areas of cost, schedule, and performance.
• Direct a focused program, including strategic planning, analyzing program activities, expenses, and profits, and establishing goals.
• Plan and direct a group of individuals, monitoring their work and taking corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure risks are properly managed and mitigated to avoid becoming issues. Risk management is critical to project success. Create a robust process for the identification, management, and mitigation of risk.
• The Program Manager must have strong practical experience in project management, gained by managing manufacturing-related projects.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and handling of project and program management methodology and techniques
• 2+ years experience with automotive and/or aerospace fixtures required
• Knowledge of machining, tool build, welding and CMM processes in regards to timing, milestones, and deadlines
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office programs
• Understanding of the wider objectives of the program
• The ability to find innovative ways to resolve problems
• Willingness to work overtime as needed, with the ability to adapt to fluctuating workloads
• Ability to work positively with the wide range of individuals involved in program management
• Requires strong leadership and people skills.  As well as a strong management discipline and communication skills
• Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures
• Strong negotiation skills
• Experience leading/following manufacturing projects
• Willingness to travel as necessary 

Preferred Qualifications

• Estimating experience preferred

Benefits 

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Vacation and Holiday pay
• Employer matching 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Program (FSAs)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Off-site company events

Waltonen Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, weight, height, or the presence of a non-job related medical condition or handicap