Manager of Program Development

Description

Job Title: Manager of Program Development

Company: JTEKT Column Systems North America

Location: Hopkinsville, KY (Corporate Position)

Job Type: Full-Time

About Us: JTEKT Column Systems North America is a dynamic and innovative Tier 1 automotive supplier, heavy truck, off-road/utility and manufacturer of steering columns and related systems. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment that encourages creativity and professional growth. As we continue to expand our product portfolio, we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Manager of Program Development to join our team.

The Benefits: We know how important your health, wellbeing, and financial strength is to you. JCSNA supports all aspects of the individual - self, health, wealth and community. We provide affordable benefits for you and your family members. Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 
• Virtual Medical Services
• Bonuses and Company Paid Medical Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan + company match
• Company paid  life insurance and STD
• Vacation time,  plus 12 company paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee  Assistance Program (EAP)
• Plus more!

This role Reports to Director of Product Design / Program Development.

1. PURPOSE
2. Manages and coordinates the implementation of changes and new program launches of new and existing products/product lines for JCSNA.
3. Evaluates and ensures effective implementation of product changes and new program launches.
4. Ensures team meets project milestones and budgets, and completes projects within established timeline.

1. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
2. Supervise, lead, and direct the engineering change and program launch department for all JCSNA products and locations, including Automotive and Commercial projects. 
3. Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
4. Appraising performance, as well as rewarding and disciplining employees
5. Addressing complaints and resolving problems
6. Manages the Engineering Change process and personnel in meeting organizational objectives.
7. Manages the New Program Launch process and personnel in meeting organizational objectives. 
8. Ensure timely APQP and audit all launch activities in accordance with the JCS Gate system, including project milestones, timelines, open issues, and tracking documents. 
9. Ensure effective cross-functional team leadership in achieving change and program launch objectives and milestones.
10. Ensure regular program reviews and status reporting with core teams and management via ECO, New Launch, PD, and Gate meetings; also including updates to customers and/or other JCS groups. 
11. Ensure effective management of product cost and profit, as well as overall program launch budgets in accordance with defined goals and objectives. 
12. Facilitate cross-functional activities to resolve issues, problems, and concerns that impact program goals and objectives, and assist in prioritizing resources.
13. Support RFQ activity in conjunction with Design Engineering, Sales, and New Business Development teams.
14. Utilize established QMS procedures, work instructions, and forms; and adopt changes or improvements as necessary.
15. Other duties as assigned.

1. MEASUREMENTS/COMPETENCIES
2. Language Skills; Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
3. Reasoning Ability; Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to facilitate cross-functional activities and problem solving.
4. Accomplishment of set goals, including documentation, organization, and timeliness.
5. Performance in areas of responsibility, including QMS audit performance.
6. Rationalization and Measurables performance.
7. Effectiveness of change and program launch performance.
8. Successful annual performance reviews.

1. SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY
2. Direct Relationships:
3. Manages change coordinator and program management employees for JCSNA, which may include individuals located in multiple JCSNA locations.

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