Program Manager
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Summary
Program Manager leading multiple manufacturing and operations programs at a steel/metals plant — partnering with plant operations, engineering, and supply chain to keep production on schedule, managing timelines and budgets, and driving Lean/Six Sigma continuous improvement using ERP systems like SAP and Oracle.
Program Manager requires:
- Program Management Project Management Manufacturing Steel Metals Plant Operations Production Planning Supply Chain ERP SAP Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Continuous Improvement Operational Excellence
- 5+ years' experience in Program Management, Project Management, or Operations Management
- Background in manufacturing, steel, metals, or heavy industrial environments
- Plant operations / production environments
- Supply chain and production planning
- Cross-functional program leadership
- Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Experience in steel, metals, or metal fabrication
- PMP certification or similar
- Engineering or operations-related degree
- Experience leading plant-level initiatives or capital projects
Duties:
- Lead and manage multiple manufacturing and operations programs from planning through execution
- Partner with plant operations, engineering, and supply chain to ensure on-time production and delivery
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, operational excellence)
- Oversee production planning, scheduling, and workflow optimization
- Manage program timelines, budgets, and performance metrics
- Identify risks within production, supply chain, and operations and implement mitigation plans