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Swagelok Program Manager- Manufacturing Methods in Solon, Ohio
Shift: 1st shift
City: Solon
Swagelok, Northeast Ohio, USA
Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between. That same dedication spans to our customers.
Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills—you’ll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development.
We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging.
Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.
We hope you’ll consider joining our team.
The Program Manager will be responsible for the high-level strategy development, and project execution of improvements throughout the enterprise (domestic and international). This position will lead resources inside and outside of the Advanced Manufacturing department to complete initiatives that provide maximum value to the organization and ensure that key deliverables of the program are executed to strategic goals.
The Program Manager is responsible for our Advanced Manufacturing Methods Department, which consists of Engineers and Technicians that are responsible for identifying, testing, and validating new manufacturing processing technologies. The Program Manager collaborates with stakeholders to establish clear business and project goals, manages budgets and resources, and reports results and health of the program on a monthly and quarterly basis. The Program Manager works their staff, assigned teams and subject matter experts to deliver solutions and develop their skills within the program.
With an understanding and knowledge of the company and its processes, the Program Manager interprets policies, best practices, and resolves business issues with a limited degree of supervision, determining how these should be applied to different situations and problems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develop, prioritize, and implement a portfolio of manufacturing technology assessments, initiatives, and projects that continually improve Swagelok’s performance within the scope of the assigned program. Report progress and escalate roadblocks to corporate stakeholders and sponsors as needed / requested.
Monitor the on-going health of the program as implemented by all domestic and international sites and work with Operations Management to correct deficiencies.
Maximize return on investment of company manufacturing assets and project portfolio
Reduce of cost of goods sold (COGS) through manufacturing tooling, process, and equipment selection
Oversee companywide change initiatives sponsored by committees, ensuring that project teams are using proper and sufficient PMM and focused on collaboration to deliver results
Direct the development of technology business cases by project managers to ensure that the next projects will deliver the greatest business return for the resource and capital investment
Coach team while working with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure project health. Actively manage project risks and associated mitigation plans.
Review and evaluate project status provided by project managers and resolve escalated roadblocks with stakeholders and at times to the appropriate executive committee.
Use the appropriate project tracking for resources and schedule; effectively & efficiently manage project change requests.
Budget, track and maintain financial information and status.
Conduct formal phase/stage gate reviews and obtain sponsor sign-off
Manufacturing Methods
Responsible for companywide manufacturing and assembly equipment technology choices to maximize the performance of operations.
Understand manufacturing equipment solutions in machining, processing, and assembly
Assess emerging technologies for long-term strategic fit within operations
Procure, run-off, develop and validate new equipment in support of our long-term manufacturing strategies.
Support Operations and PMO (project management office) as needed with technology projects and continuous improvement efforts.
Collaborate with Advanced Manufacturing Automation teams to enable breakthroughs in capacity and productivity.
Coordinate benchmarking and trade show visits to identify latest technologies and processes.
Approximate number of direct reports: 7 to 10
Other Responsibilities
Subject matter expert on the business environment, the latest functional area information, environmental issues, knowledge and skills, and the latest industry information
Follows change management best practices and ensures change control to existing company policies and procedures
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
Required:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, operations or related field or equivalent manufacturing and leadership experience.
Experience: 3 years leading medium to large scale cross departmental projects.
Preferred:
Education: MBA or other advanced degree. Certification in project or portfolio management
Experience: 3 years supervisory experience in engineering or operations
Critical Competencies:
Industry Knowledge – Working knowledge of manufacturing and business trends in equipment, technology, and operations management.
Teamwork and Collaboration – Capable of leading a corporate team and collaboration with other functional areas to deliver best solutions
Adaptability / Resilience – Incorporates new data and adjusts plans to take advantage of new opportunities. Overcomes roadblocks and setbacks effectively.
Organizational Awareness – Understands the culture and values of the organization and works with decision makers to produce results.
Business Acumen – Creates and presents compelling, financially responsible project proposals.
Working Conditions and/or physical requirements.
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness, compensation, retirement planning, and supplemental rewards.
To apply:
Click ‘Apply Now’ to the role of interest, upload your resume and complete the application.
Those that match our qualifications will be contacted to schedule a phone interview.
Congratulations on taking the first step to B e Connected. B e Valued. B e You.
_Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law _
_Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and Ohio state law. _
_This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason. _
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