Program Manager Jobs

Job Number: 57741

Group: Magna Exteriors

Division: Rollstamp Manufacturing (Staffern)

Job Type: Permanent/Regular

Location: CONCORD

Group Description

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.

Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Role Summary

Manage overall programs from receipt of order to steady state production, “cradle to grave”. Act as the principal contact during program implementation. Be responsible for process design, costing, negotiations and implementation. Ensure customer satisfaction through timely response to requests. Ensure improvement through value add/value engineering opportunities. Ensure all projects are delivered on-time and within budget.

Provides functional or technical guidance and/or informal training or instruction to co-workers. Occasional coordinates the work of others including the assignment of tasks to employees, co-workers or volunteers. Directs the work to be done but is not responsible for the supervisor of workers. Provides input into hiring, terminating and performance evaluation decisions.

Compiles information and data required for financial activity. Responsible for the collection, expenditure and/or accounting of work unit and revenues, including profit and loss situations.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify resource requirements and allocation for specific program needs.
• Perform formal / informal risk review and develop risk management strategies to minimize program exposure.
• Participate in APQP Phase 1/ New Program Quotes to ensure the optimal business case for Customer and Co-Ex-Tec. Provide detailed and thorough information to the Quoting Team for any changes from initial Program Award forward.
• Responsible for coordinating and leading resources at Co-Ex-Tec to ensure successful program implementation, with regular meetings and maintaining a clear, defined plan that will meet or surpass customer, company and financial targets identified in APQP Phase 1.
• Ensure compliance and enforcement of Customer Specific Requirements, QMS (IATF16949), Health and Safety
• Facilitate activities wherever required to ensure APAP tasks are completed correctly, on time, with supporting documentation for timely phase sign-off.

(ISO 45001), EMS (ISO14001), and security (PIP) requirements.

• Respond appropriately to customer and internal requests, in a timely manner.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including timelines and open issue list /task trackers.
• Any other reasonable duties as requested by Management
• Collaborate with the cooperation of other Co-Ex-Tec departments and Corporate to achieve and maintain the highest possible customer satisfaction rating.
• Lead continuous improvement activities as directed to reduce costs.
• Lead Cross functional team to ensure product design development aligns with the planned tooling, manufacturing and process development for the Program application, with consideration to cost and customer quality expectations.
• Analyse packaging concepts and coordinate customer approval for returnable and expendable packaging.
• Coordinate pre-production builds, and ramp up builds to meet customer part delivery expectations.
• Provide Expertise to Purchasing, Tooling, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Engineering in defining technical requirements, vendor selection in support of achieving defined program targets and customer expectations.
• Attend authorized training in order to develop and/or maintain relevant job-related knowledge, techniques, skills, and/or certification.
• Follow all department standardized work instructions/procedures.
• Present APQP and Launch Readiness updates to management / group level on a monthly basis (or as required).

Key Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum 5 years related experience, preferably in the automotive industry as Program Manager
• Post- Secondary Degree in Engineering or related field preferred or strong technical background

Additional Information

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

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