Program Director

OVERVIEW

The Program Director coordinates, and directs responsibilities for Program Managers. Includes planning, organization, control, integration, schedules, product cost and quality. Ensure company goals are met regarding profitability and customer satisfaction. Prepare reports to senior management on existing customer status with regards to sales, customer satisfaction, and current business.?

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, assist, and implement corrective actions for current customers for OTD, Schedule changes, and adjustments.
• Plans and implements new Customer programs, including defining the project philosophy, activities, milestones, per customer requirements. 
• Coordinates the preparation and publication of a monthly highlights report regarding developments at landed customers and the sales revenue report, customer revenue projections, and monthly, quarterly, and yearly forecasts, in addition to other reports requested by management.? 
• Conducts Project Team meetings, documents action items and keeps team apprised of Customer concerns. 
• Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving design, engineering, and manufacturing problems. 
• Oversees coordination, preparation and delivery of all Program deliverables, design documents, and Bid Packages. 
• Provides guidance for quoting changes to existing products or new product business. 
• Coaches and trains new Program Management employees. 
• Reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications. 
• Responsible for margins and driving results via cost reductions and customer pricing. 
• Manages & directs the Strategic Customer Team process; monitors individual team strategies, metrics, customer satisfaction, and sales growth objectives.? 
• Analyzes program profitability against targeted levels, identifies causes of discrepancies, and drives corrective action to improve profitability. 
• Manages department staff; responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees, coaching, and developing talent, addressing issues and resolving problems. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 8 years related metals manufacturing experience; or 10+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.? 
• Previous management/supervisory experience. 
• Previous account management experience and CAD experience required.? 
• Must possess demonstrated ability to handle large, major accounts, and partner with staff in problem solving situations. 

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management or a related field 

LOCATION

• Remote with 25% travel

SCHEDULE

• M-F 

CORE VALUES

• Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing

TOTAL COMPENSATION INCLUDES

• Health/dental/vision coverage
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
• 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
• Education support program
• Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Bonus plan for all full-time employees

ABOUT US

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com. 

Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.