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Program Manager

Kings Mountain, North Carolina, USA, 28086Full-time$113k–$165k2026-09-23 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorship

Core

Lead plant programs and projects focused on operations, new product launches, capacity management, and continuous improvement at a manufacturing facility.

Role type

Senior IC Program Manager (Manufacturing Operations)

Builds

Manufacturing projects, new product introductions, process improvements, and automation initiatives.

Domain

Industrial Manufacturing / Automotive / Mobility

Required skills

Program management, operations management, project portfolio management, new product introduction (NPI), continuous improvement, financial analysis, stakeholder coordination, safety compliance, change management, automation/I4.0 implementation

Preferred skills

Engineering background, PROLaunch methodology expertise, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, I4.0 technologies

Technologies

PROLaunch, EBS (Eaton Business System), ECIS (Eaton Continuous Improvement System), I4.0 tools

Responsibilities

Develop and communicate project scope and work plans; align equipment and product launches with functional groups; maintain the plant manufacturing project portfolio; identify key projects supporting operational objectives; track project performance metrics; coordinate financial and technical analysis reviews; establish and standardize processes; drive implementation of best practices and continuous improvement projects; coach teams on project performance; facilitate manufacturing councils.

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC