Job Summary 

Manages new model programs to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified Joyson Safety Systems/customer objectives. 

Essential Job Functions: 

• Responsible for project(s) P&L. 

• Plans and develop timing using the Joyson Gate Review process for implementing new program launch directives. Directs and coordinates program activities, and exercises control over personnel responsible for specific functions or phases of program. 

• Monitors all project key deliverables dates to ensure obstacles to maintain timing are communicated and distributed within the organization, so resolution is obtained. 

• Represents Joyson Safety Systems at pre-mass production meetings, build events, customer-driven meetings and other means of communication. 

• Reviews reports and records activities to ensure progress is being accomplished toward specified project objectives and modifies or changes in methodology as required.  

• Interfaces with Joyson Sales/Finance groups to communicate pending financial issues that Joyson Safety Systems should pursue with the customer 

• Forecasts and monitors departmental expenses of direct reports 

• Ensure program appropriation requests are accurately completed and submitted for management approval. 

• Manage implementation of VA/VE ideas 

• Other duties as assigned by the Manager. 

• Performs other assignments as required. 

Qualifications: 

• Supervisory Skills – Ability to directly supervise employees in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. 

• Interpersonal Skills- Ability to develop good working relationships with all levels of employees (including upper-level management).   

• Communication- Must be able to facilitate meetings and set clear expectation with stakeholders.  Must be able to compose plans and reports and make clear presentations.   

• Strong Work Ethic  

• Competency in Microsoft applications incl. Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to provide graphical / visual representation of information. 

• Result-oriented and communicative person. 

• Team work spirit. 

• Analytical skills. 

• Experience with creating standardized documentation and reports. 

Reasoning Ability 

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.   

Education and/or Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree; with over five years related experience and/or training;  

• Experience working in airbags preferred