Program Manager Manufacturing

Technique Inc

Jackson, MI

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Aerospace and Defense, Budgeting, Change Requests/Orders, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Documentation, Employee Assistance Plan, Food and Beverage Industry, Functional Programming Languages, Leadership, Lean Six Sigma, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Assembly, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing Technology, Metal Manufacturing, Multitasking, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Process Improvement, Program Planning, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Software, Project/Program Management, Prototyping, Quality Metrics, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Sales, Schedule Development, Six Sigma Certification, Supply Chain, Welding

LOCATION

Jackson, MI

POSTED

Today

Technique, Inc. is looking for a Program Manager to join our team at our Jackson, Michigan facility. As a Program Manager, you will lead cross-functional manufacturing programs from initiation through delivery. You will ensure programs meet customer requirements, timelines, quality standards, and financial objectives while serving as the primary point of coordination across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customer stakeholders.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field and brings 5+ years of program or project management experience in a manufacturing or technical environment. Experience in metal fabrication, stamping, welding, or precision manufacturing is strongly preferred, as is aerospace and defense manufacturing experience. PMP, Lean, or Six Sigma certification is a plus.

Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end program execution – Lead end-to-end program execution from quote handoff through production and delivery.
Develop and manage program plans – Develop and manage program schedules, milestones, resources, and budgets.
Coordinate cross-functional teams – Coordinate cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Sales.
Serve as primary customer contact – Serve as the primary customer contact for program status, risks, and deliverables.
Identify and mitigate program risks – Identify program risks, develop mitigation plans, and escalate issues as needed.
Facilitate program reviews – Facilitate regular program reviews and internal status meetings.
Ensure quality and compliance – Ensure adherence to customer specifications, quality standards, and compliance requirements.
Drive continuous improvement – Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, cost, and delivery performance.
Maintain program documentation – Maintain detailed program documentation, including timelines, change requests, and post-program reviews.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field preferred
5+ years of program or project management experience in a manufacturing or technical environment
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, short-lead-time environment
Proficiency with project management tools and reporting systems
Experience in metal fabrication, stamping, welding, or precision manufacturing preferred
Aerospace and defense manufacturing experience preferred
PMP, Lean, or Six Sigma certification preferred
Strong customer-facing experience preferred
Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
Full-time, on-site position with regular interaction with shop floor operations
Must be eligible to work in the United States

About Technique, Inc.:

Technique, Inc. is a Michigan-based precision sheet metal and welded assemblies manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, automotive, motorsports, medical, and food processing industries. We specialize in high-speed prototypes, ultra-low volume stampings, tubing, and assemblies for production and emergency-based manufacturing.

Our employees enjoy a work culture that values safety, integrity, teamwork, learning opportunities, and results.

Technique, Inc. benefits include paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), 401(k), 401(k) matching, professional development, referral program, paid training, on-the-job training, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits:

Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
401(k)
401(k) Matching
Professional Development
Referral Program
Paid Training
On The Job Training
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement

Technique, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Program Manager Manufacturing

Technique Inc

Jackson, MI

About the Company

Technique Inc

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