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Job Title: Program Manager/Program Management/Launch Manager

Job Description

The Program Manager will be responsible for executing program launch strategies and tactical plans for the plant, working alongside management.

Responsibilities

+ Program Leadership: Lead and manage all phases of the new product launch from concept through production ramp-up.

+ Cross-functional Coordination: Collaborate with engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure alignment and timely execution of project milestones.

+ Timeline Management: Develop and maintain detailed program timelines, identifying critical path activities and mitigating risks to ensure on-time launch.

+ Change Management: Coordinate engineering changes on existing products to ensure timely and effective changes to the process and product to meet customer model change requirements.

+ Budget & Resource Planning: Monitor project budgets and allocate resources appropriately to meet program goals.

+ Production Readiness: Oversee readiness reviews, including PPAP, run-at-rate, and equipment qualification activities.

+ Customer Interface: Serve as the primary customer contact for launch-related activities, ensuring alignment on specifications, deliverables, and expectations.

+ Problem Solving: Quickly identify and resolve launch issues, utilizing root cause analysis and corrective action planning.

+ Reporting: Provide regular status updates to internal and external stakeholders, including executive-level summaries.

+ Compliance: Ensure all launch activities adhere to industry standards, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field

+ 3+ years of demonstrated project management experience

+ Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and automotive quality systems

+ Experience with automotive OEM or Tier 1 launch

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in engineering, project management, project scheduling, project scope, facility design, automotive launch, construction management, project coordination, and project engineering

Work Environment

The work is conducted in a clean room environment, with approximately 45-50 hours a week expected. The shift is 1st, from 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM. The plant is very large (800,000 square feet), and you may walk 10K+ steps a day.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $43.27/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Berea,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 10, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.