An international automotive parts manufacturing company is currently looking for an experienced Japanese OEM Program Manager to support their operations in the Plymouth, MI area. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years' work experience in project / engineering management, technical sales, preferably in an automotive manufacturing environment.
This is a full-time, direct-hire position.
* Occasional visits to customer sites on an as-needed basis. *
Japanese OEM Program Manager Responsibilities Include:
Maintain documentation regarding project status, engineering changes, product information, etc.
Communicate with customers in regarding projects and provide status updates
Creation of department / project activity reports for internal use
Act as point of contact for customers to address any urgent questions, requests, or issues
Projecting potential inventory, material, and manpower needs for projects
Assist with budget planning and cost reduction analysis
Coordinate and participate in meetings with internal employees and customers regarding project status
Responsible for whole process for program launch including product development
Other duties as assigned
Japanese OEM Program Manager Requirements Include:
Bachelor's degree in a Mechanical Engineering field, OR in Business Administration is preferred
Minimum 1-3 years' work experience in Automotive Sales, Program Management, Applications Engineering, or Technical Sales with Toyota or Honda
Strong customer service and interpersonal communication ability in a multicultural environment
Organizational and time management ability
Up to 20% business travel may be required
While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.
Direct applicants only. We do not accept any resumes from any third-party organizations or other recruiters.
Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc., has been one of the leading recruiting firms in North America when it comes to working with Japanese Businesses for over 20 years. Our services are based on the needs of our clients, and we connect them with qualified candidates in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Oil & Gas industries. With the recent expansion to California and the NYC/NJ area, our coastal offices have started working with clients in the Banking, Finance, and Entertainment Industries. We like to take the approach of working one on one with each of you to ensure that we have the best understanding of your background and what it is you are looking for in a career.
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