Manufacturing Program Manager

About the role

This is a new, hands-on role responsible for revamping and effectively managing the production process for PVC and PE conduit fittings while ensuring alignment with the Company’s broader objectives. The Manufacturing Program Manager will pioneer fittings production scheduling in AS400, develop production reports, and drive cross-functional collaboration to optimize workflows, quality, and cost-efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Create and actively manage the manufacturing process and production schedule for PVC and PE fittings, implementing streamlined workflows while optimizing resources.
• Work with Production Directors, Plant Managers, and production teams to monitor and improve manufacturing processes for quality and cost-efficiency.
• Ensure required materials are provided per the weekly schedule and enforce product quality standards in compliance with industry regulations and certifications.
• Proactively address quality issues and implement corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
• Review production schedules with Sales and Plants, assist in resolving scheduling conflicts, and communicate lead times or delays to Sales.
• Collaborate with production teams and logistics to ensure product availability and timely delivery.
• Work with Procurement for process improvements and manage relationships with key suppliers and vendors for cost-efficiency and business growth.
• Consult with IT to improve production systems and develop a production scheduling system in AS400.
• Set up Universal Product Code masters, inventory master files, and data source files for Plants, updating as needed.
• Review daily production reports for output percentage, scrap, downtime, and production time totals, analyzing performance metrics to meet targets.
• Generate and distribute standard Production Department reports (e.g., Weekly Production Lead Time, PVC/PE Counts, Finished Goods Adjustments, Free Inventory, Idle Inventory, Slow-Moving Inventory) and provide ad hoc reports as requested.
• Coordinate Abnormal reports for Plants.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of experience in production operations, production scheduling, or related roles, preferably within the PVC, PE, or electrical industry.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and overseeing production processes.
• Proficiency with production scheduling technologies or systems; AS400 experience desired but not required.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience analyzing production metrics; intermediate proficiency in Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of electrical fittings industry standards and regulations.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills across departments.
• Detail-oriented, organized, with strong follow-up and problem-solving skills.
• Results-driven mindset.

Work Environment

The role is typically based in a quiet office environment, but travel to plant locations may expose the employee to moving machinery, vehicles, inclement weather, or other outdoor conditions.