• Stable company, growing.
• Opportunity for Growth
• Innovative
• Good Work/Life Balance
• This position offers a competitive compensation package, benefits package
• This position can be based in Windsor, Ontario or Saline, Michigan.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead Program Managers through daily tasks while promoting strong leadership.
• Observe and manage customer relations and ensure that customers are receiving good and consistent communication and support from the Program Management team.
• Review and approve customer quotes and program purchase requisitions (program budgets).
• Lead APQP system ensuring that the system is efficient and effective.
• Ensure staff adheres to policies and procedures. Adjust and improve procedures as required.
• Establish best practices and standards as it relates to Program Management and support team in the decision-making process as required.
• Lead internal escalation of key launch and commercial issues and support Program Managers in Customer Escalation Meetings.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or diploma is required (Engineering, Manufacturing, Accounting, or Business).
• A minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience is required; a minimum of 5 years of automotive work experience, including experience as a program manager.
• Experience with injection molding and product assemblies is required.
• Toyota experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of Project Management principles, methods, and techniques.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional product teams within budgetary and schedule constraints.
• Must demonstrate a strong technical and business aptitude, and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to build and lead teams
• Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization and external stakeholders