Program Manager, Manufacturing

Manufacturing Program Manager

The job function of this Manufacturing Program Manageris to manage critical supply chain optimization and transition programs between in-house manufacturing and external suppliers into new suppliers and contract manufacturers.

Provides leadership to drive and consistently track product development on NPI programs in a complex multi-site, multi-product, multi-release environment of medication management systems.

This is an individual contributor position with responsibility in delivering tangible results will be measured through improved cross-functional team planning, coordination, and the implementation of processes, and tools to deliver world class products efficiently, with rapid time-to-market and with risk mitigated plans.

Responsibilities :

• Reporting to Global Manufacturing you will be responsible for execution and management of key supply chain optimization transition programs.
• Creating detailed project plans for key transition activities with dependencies and milestones.
• Work closely and acts as a key interface and coordination point with Marketing, Strategic Materials, Manufacturing, Hardware (R&D), Software, Test, and Technical Support teams to ensure that full product team deliverables, issues, budgets, schedules from various groups are driven, coordinated, tracked, communicated and decisions driven, and consensus built.
• Coordinate plans to transition products and / or components from internal and external suppliers into new supply chain partners.
• Hands on problem resolution for technical, operational, quality and logistics issues that are discovered during the transition projects.
• Establish and assure adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans and performance requirements while meeting high quality standards.
• Escalate key issues quickly and effectively and help drive to resolution. When challenges arise, show leadership in pulling cross-functional teams together to address critical issues.
• Schedule and document meetings, meeting notes, actions and prepare presentations. Maintain and communicate team status on Intranet.

Required Knowledge and Skills :

• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects / initiatives, drive deliverables in highly matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated ability to drive supply chain optimization projects through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, global geographies, and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving mindset and skills to identify and implement improvement opportunities.
• Well-developed cross-functional program management with proficient verbal and written communication skills.

Basic Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Materials Management, Engineering or Program Management
• 5+ years of Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering and Program Management
• 3+ years’ experience using supplier selection criteria, supplier qualification processes, and transfer of commercial products between suppliers.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills :

• Held supply chain or manufacturing engineering roles in OEM and Contract Manufacturing companies.
• ISO 13485 & 9001 experience
• FDA regulated medical device experience 21CFR820
• ERP / MRP knowledge, SAP Materials Module
• Experience with global programs including team members or stakeholders from different cultures, languages, and time zones.
• Hands-on experience with Lean and Continuous Improvement techniques and culture (Green belt would be an advantage).
• Experience working in highly matrixed organization and delivering results

Work Conditions :

• Located in Milpitas, CA
• 20% travel
• Extended or irregular work hours.

Base Compensation : $94,500 to $135,000

Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as location, education, experience, and skillset. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible US employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and paid time