Program Manager - HOLT Manufacturing

Department: Machine Division (MAC) Employment Type: Full Time Location: Waco Mfg and Rebuild Reporting To: Bradley Rogers Description The Program Manager leads a portfolio of cross-functional execution programs that improve launch readiness, delivery performance, operating discipline, systems enablement, and scalable business execution. This role ensures major initiatives are translated into coordinated action across the business. The role owns portfolio visibility, prioritization, follow-through, and risk escalation across critical business programs while preserving functional ownership within the departments. Success in this role means fewer surprises, stronger launch and pre-production discipline, cross-functional follow-through, and consistent delivery against customer commitments. The portfolio is expected to evolve with business priorities and is not limited to the examples listed in this description. The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices daily: Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values; Collaborate with key internal/external resources;Participate in ongoing self-development. Essential Functions Hires, develops, evaluates, and influences effective and consistent productivity and teamwork to ensure the delivery of Legendary Customer Service (LCS)Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and MissionOwns a cross-functional execution portfolio that supports backlog delivery, launch readiness, operational scalability, and business performance improvementProvides leadership, structure, prioritization, follow-through, and escalation across programs that may include, but are not limited to, New Product Introduction (NPI) coordination, project execution and delivery, Spray King program coordination, systems development and enhancements, shop floor continuous improvement initiatives, throughput scaling, cost and margin improvement programs, delivery reliability initiatives, data and performance visibility initiatives, and interim leadership of assigned business programs such as Logistics until permanent ownership is establishedLeads launch governance, readiness checkpoints, and Engineering-to-Operations transition discipline for new and evolving productsDrives cross-functional coordination, milestone visibility, and risk escalation from order release through shipment for active projects and customer programsEnsures each assigned program has defined objectives, ownership, milestone visibility, and escalation pathsMaintains clear visibility to program status, dependencies, changes, threatened commitments, and recovery actionsPartners with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, Operations, Quality, Sales Support, Field Service, and Accounting to align internal readiness to customer commitmentsRegularly reassesses portfolio priorities based on business conditions, growth needs, customer commitments, and leadership directionCoordinates business-driven ERP improvements, dashboards, and automation initiatives to improve execution visibility and follow-throughSupports delivery reliability, customer experience, and issue escalation processes through proactive risk identification and coordinated responseTracks KPI alignment, program progress, and initiative ROI to support decision-making and leadership visibilityWorks safely always and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standardsPerforms other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Strong understanding of how engineering release, procurement, planning, manufacturing, quality, logistics, and customer commitments interact to affect deliveryStrong command of milestone management, dependency tracking, risk escalation, readiness reviews, and execution governanceAbility to distinguish between status reporting and true execution control and follow-throughStrong business acumen and ability to translate priorities into coordinated action across multiple functionsExcellent communication and facilitation skills with the ability to create clarity, accountability, and urgency without direct authority over every function involvedStrong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage a broad, evolving portfolio of prioritiesSolid recordkeeping and document control to ensure compliance with company policy and proceduresAbility to identify problems, force resolution, and sustain follow-throughAbility to delegate Requirements Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, Project Management, or related field preferred, or comparable experience Eight or more years of progressive experience in program management, project delivery, operations coordination, engineering program leadership, or cross-functional manufacturing execution required Demonstrated experience leading a portfolio of cross-functional initiatives, not just a single project or isolated program Strong experience coordinating execution across Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, Operations, Quality, and customer-facing stakeholdersExperience in engineer-to-order, make-to-order, project-based, capital equipment, or similarly complex manufacturing environments strongly preferredExperience with ERP-driven environments, launch readiness, design release coordination, or production readiness processes strongly preferredCandidates whose background is limited to administrative project tracking without clear ownership of execution, escalation, and delivery outcomes are not likely to be successful in this role Supervisory Responsibilities Responsibilities include, but not limited to interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; coaching and development; appraising performance; rewarding and discipling employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Travel Up to 10% travel may be expected between local sites, vendors, and customer-facing operations reviews Valid driver’s license required Physical Requirements Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform job duties and responsibilities This position involves extended periods in a stationary position, standing, walking, and operating a forklift; additionally, occasionally kneeling, crouching, and stooping This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machinesThis role frequently communicates with others, must be able to exchange accurate information in a professional mannerOccasionally moves materials or equipment weighing up to 25 lbs. Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work Work Environment This job is generally performed in a professional office environment, in environmentally controlled conditions and outdoor conditions on jobsites Occasionally works outdoors and may be exposed to weather extremes conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidityFrequently works at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions Disclaimer Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed. #HOLTWB