Job Number: B-7776774281
Job Title: Aftermarket Program Manager
Location: West Coast
Industry: Electrical Equipment
Type: Full Time Regular
Description: The client company is a major manufacturer of power magnetic products, serving a broad range of military, commercial and industrial applications. The scope of their power magnetic products includes the design and production of a wide range of dry-type power conversion units (transformers), as well as power conditioning and protection systems (line reactors and DC filter chokes, current limiting reactors, etc.), manufactured to both commercial and Mil specifications for extremely demanding environments.
Open Position: The company is seeking an Aftermarket Program Manager with a thorough understanding of manufacturing processes, government contracts and cost reporting, to provide the overall direction and management of specific production projects or contracts. Key elements of the APM position for each project/contract include, but are not limited to: (a) manage/direct/interface all phases of manufacturing and testing, (b) prioritize and negotiate inter-company resources, including the supply of all required materials, (c) anticipate problems before they occur and analyze and initiate corrective actions to bring a project back on track, (d) provide management with periodic status reports on assigned work, (e) maintain all program records, and (f) maintain a close relationship with contract clients, as required. Each program has three critical phases: development / transition from preliminary design or prototype to production / actual production. The successful Aftermarket Program Manager will be responsible for internally managing the last two phases, as well as externally managing each program during and after installation to ensure compliance with the agreed upon specifications of contracting clients.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES - - The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to lead and direct all employees assigned to support each Program/Project, and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable laws.
Position Responsibilities: Primary duties and responsibilities of the Aftermarket Program Manager include - -
- Manage/direct/execute all phases of a production Program/Project from inception to completion.
- Create a Manufacturing Plan prior to establishing a Program/Project Plan (Master Plan) to include: Definition of overall Task Statement of Work Detailed schedules and budgets
- Oversee all Program/Project development needs, such as manufacturing processes, special tooling, test equipment, quality plan, sequencing, lot sizes, training, testing, etc. to complete each Program/Project in a timely and cost-efficient way.
- Establish and monitor all critical steps and schedules in the Program/Project Plan (Master Plan) and take necessary corrective actions to get any/all tasks not meeting established timelines back on schedule.
- Periodically report the status of each program to Senior Management
- Direct the integration of a Program Team, which typically includes Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, Qualify Assurance, Finance, Depot, Field Service and Administrative personnel.
- Establish and maintain contacts with customers to ensure conformance to Program/Project requirements.
- Has full program P&L responsibility, which typically includes Labor & Materials Budget, Actual Costs, Estimates to Complete/at Completion, Variance Reporting, and EVM Status.
Minimum Requirements and/or Qualifications: Other than the Basic Requirements, The successful Aftermarket Program Manager must have the following minimum qualifications - -
- BA or BS degree required; BS or MS in Electrical Engineering preferred.
- Five (5) years experience in managing the production of various programs/projects, preferably within the defense or aerospace industries.
- Must have a strong understanding of manufacturing processes. .
- Must show the ability and leadership qualities to interface with and supervise internal personnel in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Contract, Procurement, Administrative and Management.
- Demonstrated skills in interacting and communicating with contracting clients.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be proficient in the use of personal computers, including MS Word, Excel and Outlook software programs.
OTHER: Only candidates local to Southern California (within commuting distant to northwest Orange County).
Compensation and Benefits: : $74K to $92K, depending on experience. All standard Insurance Plans (e.g., Health, Dental, Life, Disability, etc.), plus 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Vacation (per Company policy) and other benefits are available.
To apply for this position, email Jack Bush.
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