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Embark on a thrilling career journey with PWR Performance Products, a true success story that began with a father and son's vision. With relentless passion and dedication, we have become a leading manufacturer of cutting-edge automotive cooling products. We are a renowned name in top-tier global motorsports, and we've grown into a powerhouse with over 550 talented staff across America, Australia, and the UK. Join our vibrant team in our state-of-the-art facility. Be part of our rapid growth, shaping the future of our traditional markets and venturing into thrilling industries such as electric, aerospace, and defence. Now is the perfect time to join us.
Why Join PWR?
- A career not just a job. We’re serious about supporting our people build fantastic careers and have a commitment to promoting from within. Multiple members of our executive team started in our entry level positions.
- Free uniforms that not only ensure a professional appearance but also eliminate the hassle and expense of maintaining a work wardrobe.
- All employees receive 50% off all PWR products. We also have great discounts across other automotive suppliers and financial wellbeing programs.
- Work with the latest and greatest technology.
- Experience PWR’s thriving and inclusive company culture, where our long-standing staff members reflect our commitment to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment.
- We value and recognize outstanding achievements through our recognition program, which includes monetary rewards for Employee of the Year, Apprentice of the Year, Employee of the Month, and Apprentice of the Quarter.
The Opportunity
The OEM Program Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing our Ford OEM Program. The role requires a strong partnership with Ford, ensuring projects, products and services are delivered on time and to required specifications. This role works in close collaboration with PWRs engineering and design teams, operations, while maintaining strong OEM client relations.
Specific Duties of Role
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Ford OEM, managing the relationship end-to-end, from onboarding to ongoing engagement.
- Lead all production functions for the Ford program to achieve output, quality, cost, and on-time delivery targets.
- Optimize throughput across machining, fabrication, core build, and assembly operations.
- Identify bottlenecks and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure alignment between production schedules, capacity planning, and customer demand.
- Drive program operational discipline through standard work, KPIs and performance management.
- Partner with operations and sales team to ensure timely deliverables and resolve issues.
- Maintain up-to-date program requirements, delivering updates to OEM partners.
Key Competencies
- Strong understanding of program/project management methodologies.
- Prior experience in program management, specific to an OEM.
- Problem solving skills
- Advanced level computer skills
- Excellent technical customer service skills with strong commercial acumen.
- Good management and communication skills backed up by technical understanding of PWR products and processes.
- Strong commitment and proactive work ethic
- Motivated and focused approach to task completion
- Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Highly effective decision making and collaboration skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work to strict deadlines
If you would like to be considered, please apply via Indeed today.
PWR North America is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants based on sex, race, creed, color, religion, ancestry, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status, or other protected characteristics. It is PWR North America’s policy to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate based on an employee’s own ability, achievement, experience, conduct, and other legitimate business reasons.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
