Program Manager

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

 

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer in the world, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 83-year history. Today, we're on the lookout for energetic people with the potential to perform, as well as the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Location: Canton, MI, USA  

 

 

What we are looking for:

 

Yazaki is looking for a Program Manager to join our TPNO Business Unit in Canton, Michigan.  The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative and action-driven environment making lasting impacts on the organization. 

 

The Program Manager is responsible for meeting established Japanese OEM program targets and deliverables and for the successful completion of program objectives.  Programs can typically consist of a number of products, special projects, parts, and customer engineering centers, global product development locations and different technology suites. Candidate must have the Production Control background for both Mexico and Asia operations.

 

What you will be doing:

 

• Launch Readiness / Process Sign Off (PSO)
  • Conform to standard management system:  Yazaki Program Management System (YPMS)
  • Ensure all tasks are performed for launch readiness and PSO
  • Coordinate all customer visits to the manufacturing facilities
  • Assist in supplying requirements to Manufacturing
  • Approve all resolutions to the follow-up issues that are presented to the customer
• Customer Contact
  • Coordinate and lead for all customer-critical issues while individual departments handle day to day issues
  • Review program metrics and satisfaction levels recurrently with the customer
• Program Scope
  • Coordinate, lead, and initiate the approval of program scope changes
  • Report the management of activities to executive management
• Scheduling and Tracking
  • Coordinate, lead, and approve the program schedule and tracking process to ensure the program meets the scope and customer requirements, to meet overall program metrics
  • Review program timing and progress toward achievement of targets and goals
  • Coordinate and lead the critical build phases, while approving support activities to ensure successful delivery of the program
  • Prepare regular reports for presentation to executive management, which address program progress status
  • Manage Production Control operations
• Meeting Minutes