What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Program Manager position at Creative Foam Corporation?
About Creative Foam:
Since 1969, Creative Foam has been a leading supplier of cellular and non-cellular foam and plastic products for customers in the automotive, medical and composite markets. We have manufacturing locations nation-wide and in Mexico. Our longevity and success are attributable to our innovative people, an abiding passion for quality and an unwavering commitment to our customers. Creative Foam offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and tuition reimbursement. Find your home at Creative Foam!
Competitive Benefits Compensation Package
Safe working environments
World class benefits
Medical, dental, vision plans and flexible spending accounts
Company paid short term disability, long term disability, and ADD insurance
401k with employer match
Generous holiday and vacation allotments
Dependent scholarship program
Wellness program
Referral program
Pay
Pay commensurate with education and experience.
Creative Foam wants to be a great service provider to our customers. We recognize we can only do that if we are a great employer. Our success is driven by the success of our employees.
Our culture focuses on these core values:
Be Inclusive- Make a difference as a TEAM, work collaboratively and support others in our effort to greatness. Constantly strive for perfection and quickly learn from our mistakes.
Be Inventive-Never stop learning and push the TEAM to strive towards sustained excellence. Aim to provide our customers with the most creative solutions in the market.
Be Responsible-Maintain an equitable relationship with our customers, employees, stakeholders and communities as we develop as a TEAM.
Be Relentless-Demand more from yourself and the TEAM than you think is imaginable, this will drive change and only then will we achieve our goals.
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MAJOR FUNCTION:
Plans and manages the scope and direction for all assigned programs and is responsible to communicate the goals and objectives to the selected cross-functional team members. Accountable for the execution of the program’s timing / budget and manages the internal and external resources to meet the plan. Author and manage program documents for APQP, program timing plan and open issues. Manage prototype and production tooling requirements, as well as manage all customer coordination activities including, but not limited to; capital equipment definition, financial tracking and reporting, and cradle to grave implementation / execution of assigned programs. Manage all RFQ’s in coordination with the assigned Account Manager and ensure all customer activities are managed / delivered in a timely manner. Fully comprehend and communicate the program deliverables within the Creative Foam Corporation environment to insure achievement of defined objectives at lowest possible risk.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Provide sales and marketing support for applications dealing with knowledge of company product functionality and performance.
2. Plan and direct the construction validation of product to meet customer and internal requirements.
3. Establish material test requirements and validation of product if not previously specified by the customer and develops and directs the testing of new product to verify validation and manufacturing process capability.
4. Support Account Management in preparing demonstration presentations and aids to meet customer needs.
5. Guide and coordinate the activities of Creative Foam team personnel.
6. Utilizes CAD personnel in preparation of drawings, sketches, renderings of product.
7. Performs other tasks as required.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree or 5 years equivalent experience in Program Management
PREREQUISITES FOR THE JOB:
1. Automotive industry knowledge and experience.
2. Previous Program Management and / or Account Management experience.
3. Must have experience managing programs with General Motors.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
1. Excellent management and interpersonal skills. Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, mature and flexible.
2. Demonstrates excellent planning and organizational skills.
3. Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
4. Resourceful and well organized.
5. Participative management style - advocate of team concept.
6. Ability to establish credibility and be decisive - but be able to recognize and support the organization’s preferences and priorities.
7. Customer service and Results oriented.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
The incumbent reports directly to the Director of Program Management
