Who We Are:

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers.

Why We are Different:

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members' unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

1. A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
2. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
3. Fair and competitive compensation.
4. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
5. Holiday, personal and vacation days.

The Program Manager has responsibility for providing planning, oversight, and the successful launch of a variety of projects to support corporate lean manufacturing initiatives, capital projects, and new product launches. Responsible and accountable for coordination of project leadership activities including, project scope, planning, schedule attainment, project budget, and management status updates. Organizes, leads, and facilitates cross functional projects and Kaizen events.

The duties and responsibilities of this position will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Identifies and manages resources including cross functional team members to successfully execute project through Stage/Gate Process taking leadership role at Gate #3
2. Determine project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements and assigning duties to project team members as required
3. Maintaining project schedules by monitoring progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems
4. Develops metrics that monitor project progress and success
5. Consults with functional leaders to improve processes and product quality
6. Travelling to production facilities and evaluating the feasibility of production, standard work and time study analysis with manufacturing Engineers
7. Assist with the deployment of lean tools: SMED, A3, 5S, Standardized Work, VSM, Problem Solving
8. Leads Process Design and Development Cycle within the manufacturing location for assigned programs with minimal supervision
9. Identify process solutions necessary to meet the required engineering, manufacturing, quality and financial targets within program timing
10. Work closely with manufacturing and engineering to address Design for Manufacture and Assembly concerns including GD&T at both the assembly and detail levels
11. Provide reports to Leadership on the up-to-date status of all programs as well as any potential risk or concerns
12. Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies:

1. Customer Focus
2. Decision Quality
3. Data Analysis
4. Results, Action Oriented
5. Displaying Technical Expertise
6. Time Management
7. Verbal and written communication skills
8. Organizational, interpersonal and problem solving skills.

• Work Experience: 5 years related project management experience
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Project Management or a related field
• Lean manufacturing: Experience facilitating, coaching, and implementing Lean, kaizen/six sigma, and driving lean transformation in a manufacturing environment
• Leadership: Proven ability to successfully manage cross functional teams
• Industry Standards: Familiarity with APQP Process, ISO / IATF certifications and SAE Standards
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites
• Organization Skills: Ability to maintain clean and organized work space; ability to organize and coordinate multiple projects
• Cross-functional skills: Ability to work and handle multiple job assignments; ability to work with and communicate with other departments including Tooling, QA, Engineering, and Manufacturing
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, comfortable teaching and presenting to large groups and all organizational levels from the shop floor to CEO. Ability to maintain a professional & pleasant demeanor
• Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: Be Data driven. Ability to analyze information to solve complex problems; ability to maintain attention to detail and accuracy
• Physical Environment: Normal office work setting with plant and process development and reviews

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert's strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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