Manufacturing Program Manager

INTRICON CORE VALUES:  

 Collaboration              Innovation              Velocity              Authenticity              Inclusiveness

POSITION SUMMARY:  

The Manufacturing Program Manager will oversee New Product Introductions, Capacity initiatives and Transfer Programs. This role will work closely with plant leadership, quality, and the R&D group to create and establish a framework for oversight and management of NPI, Capacity Initiatives and Transfer programs at manufacturing sites. This role works with internal and external customers and technical resources are available to ensure effective execution of programs. This includes responsibility for planning, monitoring, and directing programs of significant scope and complexity.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Establishes plans, manages, and provides leadership for NPI, Capacity Initiatives & Transfer programs with manufacturing sites.
2. Partners closely with plant engineering and operational leadership to plan, develop, and direct new product introduction, capacity initiatives, and transfer activities from inception through successful product transfer into production.
3. Primary point of escalation for site NPI, Capacity Initiatives and Transfer Programs. Receives and responds to requests for services or information, participates in status meetings (internal/external), and interfaces with departments, external customers, and suppliers, as necessary.
4. Frequently present program updates, timelines, and budget tracking to Intricon leadership and executive management. 
5. Prepares, monitors, and ensures adherence to project plans, quotes, budgets, specifications, and schedules, providing periodic status reports as required.
6. Support new business development in new program assessments and quote development, which may involve visits to customer sites to assess technical requirements, general project requirements or manufacturing readiness for Line Transfer Programs.
7. Ensures projects and associated issues are effectively resolved with the best interests of customers, and Intricon.
8. Other duties may be assigned.

*Essential Functions

ROLE COMPETENCIES BEHAVIORS:  

Accountability             Analytical             Attention to Detail             Communication       Cultivate Customer Relationship             Continuous Attention to Process Improvement     

Embrace Differences        Innovation        Problem Solving/Critical Thinking        Teamwork 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Master's degree in business or technical field preferred.

Experience: 

• Minimum of five (5) years of medical products manufacturing experience preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years in a project management capacity preferred.
• Broad experience base with manufacturing of medical components, electronic assemblies, injection molding, device assembly, and/or final packaging preferred.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and team skills with ability to collaborate effectively and demonstrate conflict resolution.
• Ability to manage complex projects and timelines at both a broad and tactical level.
• Effective business skills include the ability to establish rapport with key internal and external business leaders.
• Professional appearance and communication skills in customer meetings and external site visits.
• Solid planning and organization skills including attention to detail, multi-tasking, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

 

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  Employee is frequently required to talk or hear.  Employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.  Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 

 

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.  Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.

All positions are responsible for following applicable company policies and procedures as defined by their manager.

 

WHY WORK AT INTRICON? 

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits that include: 

• Medical insurance
• Health Savings Account - EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS!
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance - COMPANY PAID!
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Salary Continuance - COMPANY PAID!
• Long Term Disability - COMPANY PAID!
• 401k - COMPANY MATCH!

Additional Benefits: 

• Bonus - based on company and individual performance
• Professional Development and Degree Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program / Travel Assistance
• Referral Program

 

SALARY RANGE:

The anticipated base pay for this position is: $115,000 - $155,000 

Intricon is committed to providing competitive total compensation and benefits packages. This listed range is based upon a full-time schedule. This is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. Base salaries are determined by taking a variety of factors in account, including, but not limited to, candidate qualifications, education, geographic locations, market conditions and internal equity. 

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