AFMW - Program Manager

Description

 DEFINITION

The Program Manager is responsible for successful execution of customer purchase orders including contract review, product realization, scheduling and material management. In doing so, engage with AFMW departments, external suppliers and customers to ensure shipped components are manufactured in accordance with contract requirements and delivered on time. The main focus of the Program Manager will be military and commercial nuclear components. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED This position reports directly to the Vice President – Quality and Advanced Products    

SUPERVISION EXERCISED  This position will not have any direct reports 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION  NOTE:  An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description.  Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed.  

• Work in a safe manner with a goal of zero      harm. 
• Create safety awareness by actively observing,      auditing, and coaching safe work behaviors and conditions. 
• Ensure compliance with safety and      environmental rules and regulations. 
• Review and understand customer purchase      orders, specifications and related drawings and employ required processes,      procedures, materials, etc. to ensure product is delivered in accordance      with contract requirements. 
• Maintain current schedule of military and      commercial nuclear orders and report to customers as required. 
• Create products and materials as needed within      Odyssey to include scheduling.
• Engage with customers and suppliers as needed. Some travel will be required.
• Mange customer owned hardware inventory to      ensure traceability is maintained and adequate quantities are available      for assembly when needed. 

· Active member of internal ISO team.

· Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional societies.

· Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results, as needed. 

· Coordinate with department heads and supervisors in resolving production planning and control issues, as needed.

• Work with outside suppliers, as necessary, to      resolve any quality related issues as needed.
• Communicate project status and progress on a      timely basis. 
• Prioritize projects and coordinate activities      with other departments and organizations within and outside the      organization. 
• Ensure proper execution of policies and      procedures within areas of responsibility. 
• Must have good attendance and be reliable. 
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

· Knowledge of metal casting processes and other manufacturing processes such as welding and heat treating. 

· Knowledge of Odyssey ERP system.  

· Knowledge of ISO manufacturing methods and procedures. 

· Knowledge of statistical engineering tools for process optimization and problem solving. 

· Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

· Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods. 

· Knowledge of business and management principles involved in resource allocation, leadership, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

· Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

· Ability to use inductive reasoning to combine pieces of information to find a relationship among seemingly unrelated events. 

· Ability to interpret customer requirements, drawings, material specifications and related documents.

· Ability to develop and prepare process documentation, technical reports, and presentations. 

· Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and senior managers, as well as employees. 

· Ability to operate a personal computer and secure information from established data processing, spreadsheet, word processing, database and graphics programs. 

· Ability to express ideas and communicate orally and in writing.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.   American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication

 Understanding of plant equipment and production process.  

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.   If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible

.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

(a)        Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical field; and,  

(b)        Experience with Odyssey ERP preferred; and,

 (c)         Three (3) to five (5) years of relevant foundry or manufacturing experience preferred; or(

d)        Equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability      to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively      before the employees in the organization, communicate effectively with      customers, suppliers and leadership throughout the organization.
• The ability to manage schedules,      consider resources, and communicate these needs effectively throughout the      organization.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Telephone, personal computer (including word processing and other specialized software), and other office equipment. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with known limitations or disabilities to perform the essential functions related to physical demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk or hear, ascend and descend stairs, ramps, etc., use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to one hundred (100) pounds.  

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

The employee must be able to be walking or standing for up to twelve (12) hours. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of      this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the work      environment is usually moderate.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.  

Ashland Foundry & Machine Works LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law.