Manufacturing Project Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Join our growing team at Amphenol PCD! We're looking to add a Manufacturing Project Lead to drive success within our Manufacturing Operations team.

The Manufacturing Project Lead will serve as the primary point of contact for the client, owning responsibility for delivery schedules, cross-departmental communication, and staying current on client scorecards and concerns. This individual will be required to lead a team in delivering program update presentations to executives, generate monthly and yearly forecasts/budgets, and possess a thorough understanding of product lines and capabilities. This person will lead a global team supporting New Product Introductions as well as the product transfer process between facilities. They will coordinate technical and customer service support for field sales and intra-company personnel. The ideal candidate will thrive under pressure and tight deadlines.

Essential Functions:

• Lead the Manufacturing Program/Project Management organization supporting new part introductions and part transfer projects
• Direct meetings and communications with customer-facing teams, clients, and management to minimize the number and duration of alignment meetings
• Collaborate with customer-facing teams on operational lead times and product availability
• Create and maintain project timelines in Microsoft Project and Excel
• Evaluate and communicate program risks, strengths, and weaknesses concisely to executives
• Develop and maintain trust and relationships with current and potential clients
• Oversee and support activities associated with assigned programs to ensure goals and KPIs are achieved
• Manage program risks and coordinate corrective and mitigation measures
• Understand and utilize client portals and scorecards
• Participate in the strategy and budget planning process, including developing forward-looking business plans
• Additional duties as assigned

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• 3 years Manufacturing Project/Program Management experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Knowledge of cost, pricing and quoting processes
• Ability to travel unrestricted worldwide up to 50% of time
• Fluent in English language

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

• 5 years Manufacturing Project/Program Management experience
• Change Agent with a Lean/Sigma Black Belt
• Demonstrated maturity and good judgment

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent work experience

Desired Education:
BSBA or BS Engineering