Automation Program Manager

About Us

Stackpole International designs and delivers innovative, highly engineered fluid power systems and powder metal technology solutions for customers across the globe. As a proud part of the Johnson Electric Group, a corporate citizen, and an employer with a global reach, we strive for integrity in all we do. Our strength stems from a culture designed to ensure that our most important asset—our people— flourish. We are a team united in our drive to make customers successful, attract and empower others, reach higher, be sustainable, lead by example, and excel in the execution of practical solutions. We offer the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, competitive pay and benefits, and continuous improvement of our processes and products.

**Job Description**:
Title:
Automation Program Manager

Facility:
Global Automation and Assembly - GAA

**Location**:
Ancaster, On

Department:
Automation

Job Grade:
P4

Reports To:
Director of Global Automation and Assembly

Purpose and Scope:
Manage program timelines for individual assembly and equipment automation projects. Play a major role in managing all GAA projects. Monitor the phases of the project delivery from design/concept through to fabrication and implementation. Contribute to the overall growth of manufacturing activities by assisting in the continuous improvement of process capability through equipment design in all global regions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Responsible for preparing, coordinating and managing project timeline, open issue list and resource need and allocation
- Key window and main contact for communications with “customers”, suppliers, GAA team members and management
- Using MS Project and / or other tools create specific project tasks. Establish milestones and make adjustments as needed throughout the life cycle of the project
- Ensures Project Targets are met (Quality, Delivery Timing, Budget, etc.)
- Play a supporting role in the multi-disciplinary approach to equipment design / development
- Work as a team member in order to complete the implementation of new or modified production machines in conjunction with new manufacturing projects
- Manage project related open issue list
- Ensuring the adherence to ISO 45001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949, ISO 9001 all Stackpole International policies and any other industry standards in all activities
- Create and manage Project SOR-s for internal use that is in line with customer and quality expectations
- Create and manage quality check lists in line with the SOR and Machine Build Specification requirements to ensure equipment is fully tested prior shipment
- Debrief Management on current progress vs budget and timeline
- Develop CI ideas to improve the departmental systems
- Coordinate continuous improvement initiatives
- Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications, Education And / or Experience:

- An undergraduate degree in Engineering and relevant experience
- Good understanding of automated solutions and assembly processes
- Good technical understanding of multi-disciplinary engineering research initiatives
- Able to synthesize and communicate concept and design solutions to a broad audience
- Mechanical aptitude
- Demonstrated Project Management skills
- Excellent communications, negotiating, conflict management, and problem solving skills
- Proficient in FMEA and GD&T
- Understanding of automotive systems and quality requirements based on IATF 16949/ISO9001 operating systems
- Able to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, at all levels of the organization
- High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation

Accommodation is available upon request for all applicants pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and Stackpole’s Accessibility for Ontarians Policy. If an applicant requests accommodation, Stackpole will consult with the applicant and provide or arrange for the provision of a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.