The Program Manager at ArtiFlex Hercules Tooling oversees projects that drive innovation and excellence successfully in the tool and die industry and has a proven track record of managing complex projects.
This position is located at our facility in Warren, Michigan.
This position requires overseas travel for 4 weeks at a time, 3-4 times a year.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage multiple tool and die programs from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers, to meet project objectives.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring clear communication and addressing any issues proactively.
- Travel to suppliers overseas on a 4-week basis to:
- Check job status.
- Assist with tryout issues.
- Conduct tool and die buyoffs.
- Monitor progress, resolve technical or logistical challenges, and ensure alignment with company goals.
- Collaborate with overseas team members to ensure seamless execution of international projects.
- Track and report project performance using internal reporting systems and documentation.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working in diverse, cross-functional teams.
- Reading and understanding CAD drawings, and ability to learn software used.
- Understanding international project management and supplier coordination is a plus.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Management, or a related field.
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in program management in manufacturing.
- Experience in the tool and die or automotive industry is preferred.
- Ability and willingness to travel internationally on a 4-week basis, possibly 3-4 times annually.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Excel.
- Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
- Desire to be a part of a dynamic and innovative team working with industry-leading automotive companies.
Who We Are:
ArtiFlex Manufacturing designs and builds products and solutions for companies with tough challenges by employing people with a willingness and ability to be “Innovative. Problem Solving. Partners.” We support and embody a vision of safely growing our people and unleashing their full potential because we see greatness in everyone we hire. Better products and services for our customers result from the dedicated development of our employees. That’s our culture.
Benefits:
ArtiFlex employees are ArtiFlex owners with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). We provide a full array of Health and Welfare plans including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Long & Short-Term Disability, Life, Flexible Spending or Health Savings Accounts, 401k Matching, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Annual Bonus, Tuition Reimbursement, Tool Purchase Program, Career Development, Training, Vehicle Purchase Supplier Discount, Company Events, Celebrations, and more!
