Manufacturing Program Manager(Full Time)- up to 125k + Benefits
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About the Role The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing customer programs from initial award through final delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to specification. This role serves as the primary liaison between customers and internal departments, coordinating engineering, production, purchasing, and quality to ensure successful program execution.
Key Responsibilities Manage full lifecycle of customer programs from kickoff to final approval. Serve as primary point of contact for customers regarding schedules, changes, and deliverables. Develop and maintain detailed project timelines and milestone tracking. Coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineering, machining, purchasing, and quality. Monitor budgets, change orders, and cost impacts. Identify risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies. Lead internal program review meetings and customer update calls. Track KPIs related to timing, cost, and quality performance. Ensure proper documentation, approvals, and scope control throughout the project. Support continuous improvement initiatives within program management processes.
Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience). 3–7 years of experience in program/project management within a manufacturing environment. Experience in plastic injection molds or the tooling industry is preferred. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production timelines. Proven ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously. Strong communication and customer-facing skills. Proficiency in project management software and ERP systems.
Preferred Assets PMP certification or equivalent project management training. Technical background in machining or mold design. Experience working with global suppliers (India/China exposure a plus). Strong financial acumen related to project cost tracking and margin management. Experience leading cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments.
Pride Global offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance Short-term and long-term disability insurance Life insurance 401(k) retirement plan Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents Supplemental bonding leave for non-birthing parents in states that do not offer a paid family leave program Wellness program Tuition reimbursement Support for professional development and credentialing
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About PrideNow
After 10+ years of industry experience, Pride Global, our minority-owned parent company, has launched a new line of business for Light Industrial staffing and recruitment—PrideNow.
As PrideNow is a nationwide staffing agency, we’re dedicated to our stakeholders, driven for results, and we’re focused on changing the way you view Light Industrial staffing.
We work with a variety of Light Industrial clients to fill any number of temporary, temp-to-hire, or direct hire positions.
WHY PRIDENOW?
We cultivate an honest, supportive, and fully transparent relationship with both our clients and candidates from initial intake to proven results.
We're focused on understanding and addressing your challenges with dynamic solutions. We tailor our approach to meet your demands!
With depth and breadth of industry expertise, we support any hiring needs in the Light Industrial arena: high-volume or higher-level needs.
We provide our clients with a single point of accountability to handle all of your day-to-day needs with white-glove service. Great customer service and consistency is key!
We bring you top-notch talent. Our candidates are meticulously vetted and tested before they are presented to a potential employer.
With both a national and global footprint, our resources are limitless.
OUR TAILORED APPROACH - CONNECTING TALENT WITH COMPANIES:
- LISTEN - We assess and understand your specific hiring needs
- CONSULT - Advise on appropriate recruitment solutions and implementation plans
- IDENTIFY - Pinpoint qualified candidates using our network and screening procedures
- DELIVER - Successfully match qualified candidates to fit employer requirements
- FOLLOW UP - Ongoing partnership and open lines of communication
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Manufacturing Program Manager(Full Time)- up to 125k + Benefits
Top Benefits
About the role
About the Role The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing customer programs from initial award through final delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to specification. This role serves as the primary liaison between customers and internal departments, coordinating engineering, production, purchasing, and quality to ensure successful program execution.
Key Responsibilities Manage full lifecycle of customer programs from kickoff to final approval. Serve as primary point of contact for customers regarding schedules, changes, and deliverables. Develop and maintain detailed project timelines and milestone tracking. Coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineering, machining, purchasing, and quality. Monitor budgets, change orders, and cost impacts. Identify risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies. Lead internal program review meetings and customer update calls. Track KPIs related to timing, cost, and quality performance. Ensure proper documentation, approvals, and scope control throughout the project. Support continuous improvement initiatives within program management processes.
Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience). 3–7 years of experience in program/project management within a manufacturing environment. Experience in plastic injection molds or the tooling industry is preferred. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production timelines. Proven ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously. Strong communication and customer-facing skills. Proficiency in project management software and ERP systems.
Preferred Assets PMP certification or equivalent project management training. Technical background in machining or mold design. Experience working with global suppliers (India/China exposure a plus). Strong financial acumen related to project cost tracking and margin management. Experience leading cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments.
Pride Global offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance Short-term and long-term disability insurance Life insurance 401(k) retirement plan Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents Supplemental bonding leave for non-birthing parents in states that do not offer a paid family leave program Wellness program Tuition reimbursement Support for professional development and credentialing
Not the right fit? Search for Manufacturing Program Manager jobs in Windsor, Ontario, Canada
About PrideNow
After 10+ years of industry experience, Pride Global, our minority-owned parent company, has launched a new line of business for Light Industrial staffing and recruitment—PrideNow.
As PrideNow is a nationwide staffing agency, we’re dedicated to our stakeholders, driven for results, and we’re focused on changing the way you view Light Industrial staffing.
We work with a variety of Light Industrial clients to fill any number of temporary, temp-to-hire, or direct hire positions.
WHY PRIDENOW?
We cultivate an honest, supportive, and fully transparent relationship with both our clients and candidates from initial intake to proven results.
We're focused on understanding and addressing your challenges with dynamic solutions. We tailor our approach to meet your demands!
With depth and breadth of industry expertise, we support any hiring needs in the Light Industrial arena: high-volume or higher-level needs.
We provide our clients with a single point of accountability to handle all of your day-to-day needs with white-glove service. Great customer service and consistency is key!
We bring you top-notch talent. Our candidates are meticulously vetted and tested before they are presented to a potential employer.
With both a national and global footprint, our resources are limitless.
OUR TAILORED APPROACH - CONNECTING TALENT WITH COMPANIES:
- LISTEN - We assess and understand your specific hiring needs
- CONSULT - Advise on appropriate recruitment solutions and implementation plans
- IDENTIFY - Pinpoint qualified candidates using our network and screening procedures
- DELIVER - Successfully match qualified candidates to fit employer requirements
- FOLLOW UP - Ongoing partnership and open lines of communication