Director Program Management - Autokiniton

We Are AUTOKINITON

AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based automotive company delivering operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.

We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to:

• Lead customer specific program managers to achieve optimal levels of productivity and delivery to ensure adherence to the Autokiniton launch process (ALP)and to meet customer expectations.
• Responsible for providing key input into the development of strategic goals along with identifying key measurables to support the program management departmental goals.
• Ensure a strong and healthy relationship with the customers. Develop peer relationship with Customer Senior Managers
• Assess and build bench-strength and organizational capabilities as well as create a high-performance work environment.
• Responsible for performance feedback and leadership of all direct reports including mentoring, coaching, counseling, and corrective actions as appropriate.
• Provide direction and leadership consistent with departmental business plan goals.
• Responsible for the development and training of program management and direct report to the Autokiniton launch process (ALP)
• Hold program review meetings to ensure compliance to the ALP and ensure program management teams are meeting timing, tracking engineering changes, developing BOM, communicating to key stakeholders (customer, plants, functional leaders) on critical path items.
• Oversees multiple customer programs with a focus on managing risk.
• Report out program status to all levels of leadership.
• Cultivates customer relationships
• Manage and encourage cost savings efforts at the plants on new programs
• Identify validation/performance requirements
• Lead continuous improvement activities to further enhance company processes and policies.
• Responsible for leading program reviews and weekly tech reviews with the program team.
• Ensure all customer concerns have responses and containment statements.

This full-time role is a part of our program management team and reports to the Vice President of Program Management.

Required experience:

·Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical field, or equivalent experience. Master’s Degree preferred.

·Eight (8) or more years’ experience in stamping, or similar manufacturing processes, materials and complex assemblies.

·Five (5) or more years of experience in Program Management with a minimum of two (2) years of Senior Program Manager experience

·Detailed knowledge of APQP procedures, along with the ability to manage and maintain standardized procedures.

·Solid knowledge of business finance metrics, income statements, cash flow, balance sheets, EBITDA and IRR.

·Proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills.

·Demonstrated presentation, oral and written communication skills.

·Excellent organizational and analytical skills.

·Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

·Strong problem resolution skills, along with customer service and team orientation skills.

·Proficient in Microsoft Office software.

·Understanding of GD&T, CAD systems and other software related to the position.

·Computer literate with customer required software (ex. WIERS, GPDS) and SPC software literate.

·Ability to travel (domestic & international) to support customer visits and plant launches.

·Knowledge of automotive structural products and processes.

Working conditions:

Duties include but are not limited to remaining in a stationary position, move about inside an office environment, maneuver around/under office furniture, operate a computer, printer, and phone. Able to position self to install IT equipment, able to communicate information so others can understand and exchange accurate information in these situations, able to observe details at a close range, and have an ability to travel to manufacturing locations. When visiting plant site locations, employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibration, or hazardous materials.

Where you’ll be:

This position is located at our corporate facility in New Boston, MI, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Community features:

• Close to Downtown Ann Arbor, MI
• Willow Metro Park

Why you’ll enjoy working here:

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
• Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
• Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
• Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates from entry-level to senior-level with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.