Job Description
Job Title: Programme Manager
Salary: £80,000 – £100,000
Benefits: To be discussed at interview
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Telford
Job Start date: ASAP
Shift Pattern: 37 Hours Per Week
We’re supporting our client, a leading global automotive manufacturer based in Telford, who are looking for a Programme Manager to join their growing team. The successful Programme Manager will have experience of strong technical and people skills to manage customer programmes from design / concept stage through installation and commissioning of automated assembly equipment.
Job Overview:
The Programme Manager will be responsible for overseeing the successful execution of multiple automation and/or manufacturing of casting die inserts/tooling projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet the highest quality standards. The role will play a critical role in coordinating cross-functional teams, managing customer relationships, and driving continuous improvement in our project management processes. The scope of the role will be to execute programs, where it will be necessary to use strong technical and people skills to manage customer programmes from design / concept stage through installation and commissioning of automated assembly equipment and/or manufacturing of casting die inserts/tooling.
Responsibilities for Programme Manager:
- Lead launch and buy off activity; organizing programs from concept to production, including customer liaison, design, budgeting and product review
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with customers and internal stakeholders
- Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets, tracking progress and making adjustments as needed
- Present oneself in a professional business manner at all times, developing customer relationships that provide satisfaction, quality, and company profitability
- Establish and maintain effective communication with customers, internal departments, and suppliers regarding various elements of manufacturing product design process (feasibility reviews, cost control, engineering changes, continuous improvement initiatives, etc.)
- Through innovation, coordination and teamwork eliminate customer quality concerns, and tooling build process issues to exceed our customer expectations. Ensure that the corrective actions have been taken, and followed up for completion
- Act as the main point of contact for customers, providing regular project updates, managing expectations, and addressing any concerns.
- Drive cost savings activities
- Estimate and monitor costs and hours to complete programs
- Develop and maintain a sound understanding of customer’s products, specifications, and processing parameters
- Research new or different equipment and technologies for future competitiveness
- Conduct regular project status meetings and prepare progress reports for key stakeholders
- Identify and mitigate project risks, implementing effective contingency plans when necessary
- Ensure ISO Standard Operating Procedures are followed by Team Members
- Maintain timesheets and attendance records
- Motivate and encourage open, honest regular communication amongst your Team Members by having them discuss their questions, concerns and suggestions in a positive friendly manner at all times
- Ensure that the roles and responsibilities of Team Members are carried out with accuracy, professionalism and success through the use of both leadership and management methods
- Know how to perform your Team’s assigned tasks in a safe manner, ensuring all safety hazards or unsafe situations are addressed immediately. What types of Personal Protective Equipment are required, and ensure that your Team Members are using them properly
- Instruct and monitor your Team to ensure they are following the safety rules, standards and procedures at all times
- Maintain Team Member confidentiality, treating all Team Members equally, fairly, with dignity and respect
- Administer progressive discipline in a fair and consistent manner without favouritism and ensure it is conducted privately / away from others to maintain confidentiality and employee self-esteem
- Provide each Team Member with performance feedback on a regular basis. Complete annual performance appraisals by the scheduled date
- Achieve the continuous improvement benchmark of 80% or higher on each category and no less than 50% on any individual question on the Employee Opinion Survey
- Promote the Job Posting Policy by ensuring decisions are made without favouritism and by providing unsuccessful candidates with open honest feedback to help them succeed in future job opportunities
- Lead the team and conduct business in accordance with the values and an awareness of the employees charter and operational principles
- Adhere to the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Including, but not limited to: Taking reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and others; co-operating with Managers or any other person, to perform or comply with any requirement or duty imposed under a relevant statutory provision; To not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health, safety and welfare.
About You:
- Mechanical Engineering Degree / Diploma or Recognized Certificate of Qualification in a Mechanical trade AND / OR minimum 10 years’ experience in automotive assembly / tooling manufacturing environment at commensurate level
- Demonstrable track record in Programme Management role with excellent project management skills, including the ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams
- Knowledge of GD&T / CMM inspection reports
- Strong technical background, with a solid understanding of automated equipment design and integration
- Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Auto CAD and Visual Manufacturing System
- Proficiency in project management tools and software
- Previous people management experience
- Previous budget responsibility
- Prince 2 or other project management qualification (desirable)
- Good interpersonal skills with demonstrable problem solving expertise
- Work collaboratively to achieve project/company goals
- Flexibility to travel within Europe and beyond
- Ability to effectively communicate and build relationships
- Comfortable to work at pace to deliver solutions
- Excellent people management skills
- Self-driven with a can do attitude
- Analytical approach to seeking solutions
- Good leadership and interpersonal skills
- Effective communicator both written and verbal
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Job Application:
If you would like to be considered for the role of Programme Manager, please apply with your full CV – or call us now. Whilst this position may not be of interest to you or suit your skills and experience, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with a member of the team at Willcox Matthews to understand how we can support you.
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