Full-Time Program Manager
Job Description
We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Program Manager within our Program Management team to help support our Automotive business. Did you know we are the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of seating support and comfort systems for transportation manufacturers, as well as tier one and two suppliers within the automotive industry? That’s right! In fact, in 2019, we were named as one of GM’s “Supplier of the Year” recipients. Our automotive products fall into four primary groups: Seating and Lumbar support, Wireless Charging, Motors and Actuators, and Mechanical Cables. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.
As a Program Manager you will have the opportunity to lead cross functional and international project teams to ensure targets are met. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by assisting with the launch of new products. The team you will be working with is social but hard working, and values being challenged and solving problems.
So, what will you be doing as Manager – Program Management?
- Lead inter-discipline project team to ensure there is good collaboration, focused on hitting project targets
- Create, communicate, and update project planning while tracking that status of projects
- Start, support, and follow-up on escalations to keep project on track.
- Drive solutions and decisions to ensure success of the program
- Act as the key contact for customers
- Ensure APQP and customer specific processes are followed
- Manage engineering changes and VAVEs in collaboration with Launch Manager
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- Minimum 5 years experience in an industrial environment (Automotive preferred)
- 3-5 years project experience
- Ability to work in cross-functional teams
- Strong knowledge in implementation of processes, methodology, and tools
- Process management skills
- Time management – ability to hit goals
- Problem solving and planning skills
- Clear and persuasive communication
- Ability to focus on details while also maintaining a view of the big picture
Reasons You’ll Love It Here
Our benefits may vary slightly from one location to the next, but what you will find, is that we offer: medical, dental, and vision insurance; as well as paid vacation, paid personal time, and various opportunities to give back to your local community. One convenient fact about our medical plan, is that we offer tele-visits, so you don’t have to leave the comfort of your home when you are feeling under the weather! We also strongly encourage and provide opportunities for learning and professional development. Our Learning & Development team has put together in-house training on subjects like front-line supervisor essentials, how to manage conflict in the workplace, and many others.
What to Do Next
Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.
Our Commitment to You
We’re proud of the fact that we are strongly rooted in being an inclusive, people-focused organization. Our company culture reflects values like integrity, ownership, and authenticity. We take these to heart, and if you do as well, you’ll fit right in.
Leggett & Platt Inc. is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Leggett & Platt Inc. will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.
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How to Apply
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