Program Manager

I I Stanley Company, Inc., a leading supplier of automotive lighting products, was established in Battle Creek, Michigan in 1985. Founded on the principles of respect, trust, and value, we serve a wide range of customers – domestic and foreign – by supplying them with high-quality automotive headlamps, tail lamps, fog lamps.

• Track overall program status and proactively report progress, risks, and issues to customer as required
• Manage and track part approval preparation activities
• Monitor tooling, equipment, and part readiness to support program timelines
• Create, maintain, and drive resolution of customer and internal open issues
• Complete and submit required customer documents accurately and on time
• Coordinate customer request and schedule internal/customer meetings as needed
• Track and manage customer engineering changes, ensuring timely internal communication and execution
• Develop, maintain, and communicate customer program schedules
• Support sales/account managers, QA, and NPD teams
• Lead ongoing NPD meetings and initial production readiness meetings
• Conduct OTOP audits as required and ensure follow-up on corrective actions
• This position will require 50-75% travel

• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
• Experience working in customer relations
• Experience working with Tier 1 automotive suppliers and manufacturers

• Knowledge of MS project

• Bachelor’s degree with five (5) years of related experience or training;
  or
• Eight (8) years of automotive product development and program management experience

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In most cases the position will be required to stand for extended periods, use hands and fingers to handle or feel.

The position may occasionally need to lift/pull up to 50 pounds and have specific vision abilities related to close and color vision. While performing the job the position is highly exposed to moving vehicles/machinery and factory equipment. The position may be required to work overtime to meet deadlines and requirements.

In addition to a fully air-conditioned work environment, I I Stanley provides a total compensation package to meet the needs of our associates and to be competitive in today's work environment. We are pleased to offer the following benefits to our full-time Associates effective on the first day of employment:

• Competitive Wages
• Annual Performance Reviews & Merit Increases
• Free Medical Insurance Options for you and your family