Manufacturing Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing program performance with accountability for cost, quality, schedule, and delivery objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and execute integrated manufacturing plans, production schedules, and key program milestones.
• Monitor manufacturing performance and proactively identify risks, constraints, and opportunities impacting production commitments.
• Generate, track, and manage action items, risks, issues, and mitigation plans using established program management tools and processes.
• Track and report manufacturing program status, metrics, forecasts, and performance to leadership and stakeholders.
• Own production readiness process from prototype through full-rate production.
• Lead production readiness reviews and cross-functional program meetings to drive execution and resolve issues.
• Support Operations PMO governance processes and provide regular updates on manufacturing program performance.
• Ensure product changes, engineering revisions, and manufacturing documentation (i.e., BOMs, routings, tooling, fixtures, test systems, and work instructions) are production ready.
• In partnership with Manufacturing and Supply Chain leadership, identify bottlenecks and support the execution of capacity expansion plans.
• In partnership with the Supply Chain and Planning teams ensure material availability is aligned with demand plans.
• Support and participate in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, cycle time reduction, quality, and inventory optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, or Business and 8+ years of relevant experience managing manufacturing programs, production operations, or supply chain initiatives in a technology, industrial, aerospace, defense, electronics, or advanced manufacturing environment.
• Managing manufacturing programs, production operations, or supply chain initiatives in a technology, industrial, aerospace, defense, electronics, or advanced manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing and executing manufacturing schedules, production plans, and program milestones.
• Proven ability to manage cost, schedule, quality, and delivery performance across multiple projects or programs.
• Experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating manufacturing and supply chain risks.
• Proven experience utilizing Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies to drive measurable improvements.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities.
• 10% travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Leverage Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, PMP, or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, electronics, sensor systems, telecommunications, or other advanced technology manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), manufacturing transfer, production readiness, and manufacturing scale-up initiatives.
• Experience presenting program status, risks, recovery plans, and performance metrics to executive leadership and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with government contracting requirements, export controls, and regulated manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of configuration management, engineering change control, and product lifecycle management processes.

Pay

Compensation and Benefits: Hidden Level offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid parental leave, flexible time off, 401(k) with employer contributions, life insurance, disability insurance, and potential stock options. Salary Range: The salary range for this position is estimated at $112,500 to $135,000 annually. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Hidden Level considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Schedule

The position is located onsite in East Syracuse, NY.