Job Description

The Junior Program Manager supports tooling and manufacturing program execution within the medical injection molding division. This entry-level role assists in planning, tracking, and coordinating activities to ensure projects meet customer and quality requirements. The Junior Program Manager develops foundational program management skills while learning cross-functional collaboration and technical manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination

• Support the planning and tracking of program schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Assist in documentation control, meeting minutes, and progress reporting.
• Coordinate communication between departments, suppliers, and customers under supervision.

Cross-Functional Support

• Collaborate with Engineering, Tooling, Quality, and Production to monitor program activities.
• Help organize program reviews and maintain project files and dashboards in Smartsheet or MS Project.
• Participate in risk reviews, lessons learned, and continuous improvement projects.

Customer & Supplier Interaction

• Support communication with customers on status updates and documentation needs.
• Assist in coordinating supplier tool build schedules and design approvals.

Learning & Development

• Gain working knowledge of injection molding processes, tooling design/build, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in internal training on project management methodology and ERP systems.
• Shadow senior team members to learn effective leadership and communication practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2-4 years of experience in project coordination, engineering, or manufacturing support (medical industry preferred).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Smartsheet, or other project management tools.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow into a full program management role.

Traits & Competencies

• Positive attitude, curiosity, and eagerness to learn.
• Detail-oriented and dependable.
• Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Operates with integrity, accountability, and a commitment to quality.

Travel: Up to 10%. Physical Requirements: May involve light activity on production floor.

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