Production Program Manager; PPM

Production Program Manager (PPM)

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Production

Program and project management office - PMO- operations

Production Program Manager (PPM)

Permanent

Employees / Staff

Full-time

Reporting to the PPM Director, the PPM is the Industrial focal between the IPT & Operations. The PPM is responsible for the continuous improvement of the structural Industrial performance (delivery, quality) for the Program & accountable for costs for the Production scope of work for its Programs. As an escalation, the PPM acts as the coordinator of the recovery plan in support of the execution functions.

The PPM is responsible for the continuous improvement of the structural Industrial performance (delivery, quality) for the Program:

• but not responsible or accountable for the Execution activities (Day to day activities)
• Collect, consolidate & assess the risks & develop & evaluate risk mitigation plans
• Manage monthly the OvRMs during transfers (Internal/External)
• Ensure recovery action plans are consistent & robust
• Verify Manufacturing plans & Assembly plans are in line with the rules defined and ensure protection of the Program
• Source of proposal/arbitration for buffering policy adjustments (Buffer Stock, Buffer Time, Production Plan buffer target)
• Propose evolutions to the Industrial Scheme based on the existing performance & risks
• Describe the Program Industrial Scheme
• Analyze the performance of the Industrial Scheme
• Proposes evolutions to the Industrial Scheme in alignment with Industrial & Purchasing strategies
• Represent the Industrial voice at Supplier selections
• In coordination with Programs, PPM proposes protection plans to High & Low scenarios & associated Customer Logistics Conditions
• Lead WHAT-IF scenario assessments
• Coordinate with Spare PPM for Spare & Dual parts (Spare & OE)

Industrial focal between the IPT & operations and supported by all functions:

• Escalate as needed to the IPT the Industrial blockers where support of functions is needed
• Cascade IPT requirements impacting Industrial Operations
• Industrial focal point with the Customer as required by Programs
• Understands, prioritizes industrial global critical activities within the IPT, especially with Eng. (cost reduction, manufacturability, design changes, NC etc.) & validates Design Changes on behalf of…