Program Manager - Manufacturing

Advanced Industries LLC is a leading manufacturer based in Odessa, MO, specializing in designing and fabricating robust containers to protect sensitive cargo for the Military, Aviation, and Aerospace industries. With years of experience, we offer a one-stop shop for design and fabrication, including CNC machining, welding, painting, and final assembly. Our quality control system is certified to ISO 9001:2015 standards, ensuring the highest quality and on-time delivery of our products. We are committed to delivering high-quality products and services to our customers while fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

We are seeking a Program Manager to oversee and coordinate various projects within the manufacturing environment to ensure they align with business goals and customer requirements. This role involves managing schedules, pricing, and other aspects of key customer business, as well as maintaining and expanding relationships with key customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for key customers, maintaining professional relationships with key personnel.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
• Analyze, forecast, plan, and manage the demand and delivery for customer products.
• Lead the estimating, development, and delivery of bids and proposals by managing proposal content, structure, and ensuring compliance to customer RFQ requirements.
• Work directly with Purchasing, Operations, and Quality departments to develop estimates of manufacturing costs.
• Oversee scheduling, pricing, and order management for key customer accounts.
• Manage customer purchase orders; including new orders, re-orders, and change orders to ensure all information meets requirements.
• Fundamental in driving completion of orders on time, managing specific program requests and details, assisting with quality requirements, and relaying information to Leadership Team and shop employees. Identify and pursue new sales opportunities within existing customer partnerships.
• Handle customer calls, including providing production status, coordinating special instructions, and manage customer requests.
• Utilize project management principles to manage projects from concept through implementation.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or 7 years of experience in a related field.
• Proven experience in program management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong project management skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems.
• Proficiency in supply chain management and logistics.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and project management software.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.