Program Manager

Kautex is a global company with over 30 plants in 13 countries. As a leading Tier One automotive supplier, we are a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of plastic fuel systems and beyond. From battery enclosures for use in hybrid and full battery electric vehicle applications to autonomous cleaning systems, we are advancing solutions for the era of new mobility. Our portfolio also covers high-quality industrial packaging and cast camshafts. Embracing the transformative venture, Kautex is part of a network of global businesses, offering some of the most advanced technologies and services the world has ever seen.

We foster career growth, drive groundbreaking talent programs, and champion equal opportunities and sustainability in our business practices and products. By working together as one team and supporting one another, amazing things happen. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, soar to new heights and reach for the extraordinary, being recognized by prestigious awards such as Fair Company, Great place to work (Silao), MINT minded company, or Ecovadis Platinum. We can't wait getting to know you and share more about our values and local benefits.What awaits you\:

• Planning, steering and controlling of a variety of customer program developments or a customer platform program under consideration of quality, cost and timing
• Responsible for the customer related development of the programs / platform within the budget / CAR released
• Define and implement targets for the assigned programs or platforms
• Ensure, coordinate and document program related information flow with all internal and external departments and pass/control work packages and tasks to the assigned departments and members of the program team
• Define program team structure to manage effectively the customer, products, projects and geographical complexities of allocated customer in line with customer requirements
• Ensure the application of FLP according to the QS guideline
• Work out program budgets (investments, tools and piece costs)
• Control and achieve program / platform targets from nomination until SOP + 90 days / plants sign off
• Initiate, control and execute program related changes acc. to ECR processes agreed with Kautex Management.
• Support financial tracking process in sales
• Writes status reports (G,Y,R) for programs assigned, ensures APQP process will be followed and provides documentation in gate reviews
• Knowledge about and compliance with the customer specific requirements
• A requirement to follow IATF 16949.