Job Description

Automotive Program Coordinator - Barrie, ON

About Our Client

With a focus on innovation, teamwork and creativity, our client continues to be a leader in Precision Metal stamping. New projects and new customers require special attention to ensure long-term success. The Program coordinator is crucial to this development.

What You Will Be Doing, as a Program Coordinator:

Consults with Technical Sales, Engineering Manager, Process Engineering and Manufacturing Supervisor to develop MS Project Schedules based on customer and project requirements, resources available both within the organization and outside, prior to project acceptance.

Provides budgets to the Technical Sales for the individual activities based on the input provided by the Technical Sales Representative, Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Supervisor and Quality Engineering to determine capacity requirements within the individual departments.

Solicits team members of the program team together with Department Managers and/or supervisor for each project and solicits feedback from the departments and team members on available capacity to meet deliverables.

Prepares and monitors budgets and provides feedback on available funds.

Creates Items and Bill(s) of Resources for the project in the ERP system to ensure consistency according to the company part numbering conventions.

Maintains and updates information within the ERP system.

Develops and implements strategy for the project team, including reporting critical path to meet customer’s expectation and supporting corrective actions to assure milestones are achieved.

Provides updates on project budgets on a biweekly basis or as needed pending on project status to the project team.

Meets with stakeholders to make communication easy and transparent regarding project challenges.

Identifies opportunities for improvement to project team members as well as to the management team.

What You Should Have, as a Program Coordinator:

Proven experience managing a team

Excellent problem solving ability

Effective communicator

Ability to work under pressure

Technical background an asset

Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods

Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Project Coordinator in the automotive industry

Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset

Proficiency in Microsoft Office; working knowledge of program/project management software (MS Project etc.) is a strong advantage

Excellent knowledge of GD&T

Ability to work in imperial and metric measurement systems

Fundamental knowledge of 2D and 3D Design software

No travelling restrictions into the USA - Mexico

Valid driver’s license

Remain current in job related training and upgrading

Working Knowledge of ISO and TS Quality Management Systems

Working conditions:

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment both in an office and plant floor.

Appropriate safety equipment must be worn based on the task being performed.

Dress code will vary from business formal to shop floor labour.

Stressful and time sensitive.

Overtime, off hour and on-call work may be required, flexible schedule.

In Return, You Will Receive:

$60-$80K annually depending on experience

Extended Benefits

On-site parking

Paid time off

RRSP match

Tuition reimbursement

The Shift You Will Be Working is:

Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm

Where You Will Be Working, as a Program Coordinator:

Big Bay Point Road & Huronia Road in Barrie, ON

We are excited to see you are interested in working with Vertical Staffing Resources Inc. As one of the fastest growing staffing agencies in Canada, we have something for everyone. One of the many great things about applying with us is that you can complete one application and be considered for 100’s of different roles! Please note that once you complete an application, you are officially one of us – a Vertical employee! This means you will need to have your documents ready such as SIN, ID, Permit (if applicable) & Forklift Licenses to be an active Vertical employee.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Barrie, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• GD&T: 5 years (required)
• Automotive Program Management: 5 years (required)
• Microsoft Office: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• Passport (required)

Work Location: In person

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