Program Manager - MGS Richfield

Job Description
Our team is expanding! We are looking for a full-time experienced Program Manager that is passionate about their work and interested in an opportunity to work in a leadership role with a global medical contract manufacturer to organize and coordinate a new project development launch for a large, highly regarded healthcare customer on a program that makes a difference to our team, our customer, and their patients.

Are you inspired by the ability to make a difference? The ideal candidate will be an excellent leader that will liaise between the customer and our manufacturing molding facility to manage the planning, executing and tracking of a new program launch.

MGS Mfg. Group is a leading global provider of optimized manufacturing solutions for high precision plastic products - with services including: engineering & design-for-manufacture, mold making, sampling, development & qualification, injection molding & value-added operations, multi-shot technologies, scalable automation, assemblies and application-specific turnkey manufacturing systems. We pride ourselves on being the best at what we do and look for individuals that have the same passion! Our employees are a vital part of our success. We maintain and reinforce an atmosphere of mutual respect and communication that will foster continued growth and career opportunities. Our achievements are built on a solid foundation of core values that inspire a culture of Teamwork, Integrity, Passion, and Safety.

As the Program Manager, you will:

• Key point of contact with the customer; address issues and concerns efficiently, effectively and timely
• Proactive coordination of team activities in planning, problem solving, decision making and risk management to ensure continued support of program requirements
• Assist in establishing the program controls, or the processes, procedures, reporting, etc., required to manage the program
• Lead the overall program and monitor progress to ensure that milestones are being met across the project.
• Manage the program budget
• Manage the risks and issues that might arise over the course of the program life cycle and take measures to correct them when they occur.
• Coordinate the project and use of resources and involved in the project to make sure that deliverables are aligned.
• Responsible for overall management of product launch into the production environment
• Lead program reviews and establish a cadence and process to ensure that all necessary project management documents are executed to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget consistent with customer's expectations
• Understand and develop leading versus lagging metrics
• Develop and execute program corrective action strategies
• Operate in a team environment to help meet or exceed customer expectations
• Responsible for daily management through the life cycle of the program
• Ensure customer needs are addressed by communicating to the management team and requesting necessary resources to ensure needs are supported in a cost effective, timely manner
• Proactive problem solving using several established methods
• Act as advisor on overall quality of relationship, seeks opportunities, pull resources and implements actions to improve and solidify customer relationship
• Apply knowledge of company processes, infrastructure, polices and resources to plan, commit, and meet customer objectives

Experience and Skills
This might be the job for you if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related filed
• Minimum of 7 years of program management experience
• Solid leadership and management skills
• Experience throughout the program lifecycle from development through sustainment.
• Understanding of lean and process improvement principles
• A working understanding of earned value principles, strong communication skills, proven track record of exceptional customer satisfaction and the ability to provide leadership across cross-functional teams
• Successful track record in managing complex programs as a prime or subcontractor
• Demonstrated success in managing manpower planning, project reviews, scheduling, and budget control
• Experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program progress, productivity, and variance analysis
• ISO 13485 Standard Experience
• PMP certification is preferred

Job Benefits
To learn more about MGS Mfg. Group, go to www.mgsmfg.com. We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid life and disability insurance, paid time off, and a generous 401(k) match.