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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for manufacturing program manager in Michigan is $26.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.85 and $39.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Manufacturing Program Manager oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of manufacturing projects within a company. Their responsibilities include managing project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure products are manufactured efficiently and meet quality standards. They work closely with cross-functional teams such as engineering, production, and supply chain to resolve issues and optimize processes. Additionally, they are responsible for identifying risks, implementing improvements, and ensuring that all project goals align with organizational objectives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a manufacturing program manager?

To thrive as a Manufacturing Program Manager, you need a solid background in engineering or manufacturing, project management experience, and often a relevant bachelor's degree. Familiarity with ERP systems, Lean Six Sigma certification, and advanced proficiency in project management tools like MS Project are typically required. Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help drive cross-functional teams and manage timelines effectively. These skills and qualities are vital for ensuring efficient production processes, meeting project goals, and delivering consistent results in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

What are some common challenges a manufacturing program manager faces when coordinating cross-functional teams?

Manufacturing Program Managers often encounter challenges in aligning the priorities and timelines of engineering, production, quality assurance, and supply chain teams. Differences in departmental goals can lead to miscommunication or delays, making it essential for the Program Manager to foster clear communication and proactively resolve conflicts. Additionally, adapting to unforeseen supply chain disruptions or changes in customer requirements requires agility and strong problem-solving skills. Building relationships and maintaining transparency across all teams are key strategies for overcoming these challenges.

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Program Manager

Auburn Hills, MI • On-site

Samsung SDI America Inc
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees

Full-time

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Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

 

Implement program management processes to local ESS manufacturing programs to improve inefficiencies and proactively address concerns for timing, costs and quality over the product development life cycle. Provides expert technical leadership in coordinating, facilitating, motivating, and directing efforts of cross-functional program teams and identifies process improvements for efficient use of team resources. Work is performed under little or no supervision and requires independent problem-solving and decision making with general direction received on program objectives and broad guidance. Coordinates/supports on site customer line tours/requests and customer meetings as needed. Supports global communication with development team based in Korea to ensure design changes are captured and communicated to the local production team that could be impacted. Monitors/maintains KPI goals for product realization. Performs other duties in support of departmental goals and objectives.




ESSENTIAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop, initiate and drive processes in the organization to achieve the programs targets for timing, costs and quality while managing/supporting change, risk and requirement management.
  • Provides expert technical leadership in coordinating, facilitation, motivating, and directing efforts of cross functional program and concept development teams including individuals from Sales, Finance, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing and Manufacturing.
  • Gains support for and develops process, product and program controls and ensures all groups involved understand demands for interconnected processes.
  • Create a detailed process roll-out plan (as needed) based on internal and customer defined milestones and utilize program management tools to track progress to the plan.
  • Ensures customer and company requirements are met including cost, quality, timing, and overall scope of the program(s) and/or department(s).
  • Works with internal and external resources to maintain customer requirements, milestones and timing and aligns with company processes.
  • Participates in continuous improvement efforts, researches, recommends, and initiates implementation of enhancements to products, processes and programs.
  • Leads effective lessons learned processes within and between the programs and departments.
  • Maintains proper communication/reporting including escalation when necessary and maintains meeting structure cadence and moderates’ reviews.
  • Performs other duties as necessary and provides work direction to other staff.
  • All other duties as assigned.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in business management, engineering or other area.
  • Experience: 5+ years of experience with project management including a broad understanding of product development engineering, production and quality processes.
  • Experience in the automotive industry and APQP is required. 
  • Knowledge/experience with ISO 16949 is a plus.
  • Program Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
  • Hybrid electronics or advanced battery technology experience is preferred.
  • Bilingual in English and Korean is preferred (to engage with ESS design team).
  • Fluent in Microsoft Office software to be able to track and analyze spreadsheets and plans.
  • Fluent in Microsoft project for managing timing plans is preferred.
  • Demonstrated strong communication/negotiation skills to work with internal and external contacts at all levels within the organization and represent the company in a professional manner.
  • Demonstrated strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills for successful performance of job duties.
  • Carry out projects, broad in nature, from beginning to end in coordination with internal / external contacts.
  • Strong organizational, project management, and leadership skills to prioritize, coordinate activities, manage conflicting needs, and deal with many issues at one time.
  • Able to work independently under little or no supervision.

 

 

INTERNAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

 

  • Quality Policy
  • Health & Safety Orientation
  • Quality Objectives
  • New Hire or New Position Orientation
  • Environmental Policy Statement
  • Electrical Safety Awareness
  • Samsung Philosophy and Values
  • Product Realization, Change Management and Product Development

 

 

QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:

 

  • Comply with requirements of the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 16949
  • Identify concerns and initiate corrective actions (through verification) relating to product, process and quality systems
  • Initiate preventative and continuous improvement actions relating to product, process and quality systems

 

 

HEALTH & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

 

  • Follow safe work procedures established by the Company; and follow the OH&S directions of the head of your department or supervisor
  • Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety systems
  • Where PPE is required to control exposure to hazards in the workplace, wear and maintain the PPE as directed, as indicated in a risk assessment, or as required in OH&S procedures
  • Use other safety and emergency equipment provided in the workplace as directed or as required in OH&S procedures
  • Assist with the preparation of risk assessments
  • Before commencing work or research, a risk assessment should be conducted to identify, assess and control the hazards associated with the work or research. This should be conducted in conjunction with other relevant staff, researchers and the supervisor
  • Report OH&S problems
  • Report workplace hazards to the supervisor as soon as possible after they occur
  • Report injury or illness arising from workplace activities using the incident/injury reporting system as soon as possible after the incident
  • Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions

Complete monthly H&S inspections


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About Samsung SDI

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Industry

Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Auburn Hills, MI, US

Year founded

2015