Sr. Manufacturing Program Manager (Ref2684D)

The Manufacturing Program Manager (MPM will lead the planning and execution of manufacturing and supply chain activities for programs within Operations across all product lifecycles with a focus on emerging programs. The TPM shall be responsible for Operations content in proposals, ensuring compliance and application of NPI (new product introduction), transitioning to production, production and sustainment for multiple products with an objective of achieving operational excellence. Be the lead and primary interface between Production and assigned programs/Business UnitsOwn every aspect of Operations AOP (annual operating plan) contribution and performance for assigned programsDrive speed, efficiency and continuous improvement into all Operations activitiesCreate and maintain achievable Operations program plans, schedules and Manufacturing Plans encompassing supply chain and internal manufacturingLead the bid & proposal process for OperationsEstablish the program cadence for material LOB (line of balance) managementReview Sales Orders, accept, execute and measure Operations performance to ordersLead and coordinate support to production and development programs across Production functionsSupport supply chain to ensure procurement plans are executable, make/buy decisions are documented, supplier Statements of Work (SOWs) are complete and procurement is on track for both development and production programsEnsure that NPI is appropriately tailored and that NPI elements are included within proposals, BOEs (basis if estimates), program plans, IMS and supporting manufacturing and subcontract management plans; report on NPI execution with respect to plans.Attend and be active member of design reviews and test readiness reviews; identify issues, identify lessons-learned, apply best-practices and be forceful on critical items to ensure NPI and production successServe as a ‘super-CAM’ responsible for coordination and management of Production control accounts that include supply chain, quality, operations, etc for assigned programsSupport Design to Unit Production Cost (DTUPC) creation, management and achievement prior to transition to production for assigned programs/productsLead and complete effective Production Readiness Reviews for assigned programs/products internally and with subcontractors#LI-AP1