Manufacturing Program Manager, Sustaining
Role Overview
Leads cross-functional operational lifecycle management for products and critical components after development handoff through their supported commercial life.
Works with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, Quality, Service, and external manufacturing partners to maintain readiness, manage changes and risks, and support continuity of supply.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Leads cross-functional operational lifecycle management for products and critical components after development handoff through their supported commercial life.
Works with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, Quality, Service, and external manufacturing partners to maintain readiness, manage changes and risks, and support continuity of supply.
Compensation
- Compensation range is $100,000 to $120,000 per year.
Responsibilities
- Lead operational handoffs into sustaining operations and coordinate cross-functional sustaining programs.
- Manage lifecycle risks, change implementation, material constraints, obsolescence, last-time buys, and end-of-life planning.
- Facilitate reviews with subcontract manufacturers and track readiness, delivery, performance, quality, and open actions.
- Report program health, risks, decisions, and mitigation or recovery actions to Operations leadership.
- Adhere to applicable regulatory and quality standards and quality-system requirements.
Qualifications
- At least seven years of relevant experience in medical device, regulated, electronics or PCBA, or other complex technical manufacturing or operations.
- Demonstrated cross-functional program coordination across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, Quality, and external partners.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing readiness, material planning, engineering change control, supplier management, design transfer, and product lifecycle management.
- Relevant post-secondary education or equivalent experience is preferred.
- Regulated quality-system, external manufacturing, obsolescence, last-time-buy, alternate-component, or end-of-life experience is preferred or an asset as specified.
- PMP, Lean Six Sigma, APICS/ASCM, or similar certification is an asset.
- Strong program management, organization, influence, analytical, problem-solving, communication, judgment, and documentation abilities.
Workplace
- A hybrid work model is available where responsibilities allow.
- The job location is Waterloo.
Schedule
- The role offers a 37.5-hour work week.
Benefits
- Benefits include a 4% RRSP match, comprehensive benefits, a company-wide bonus program, regular salary reviews, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- The employer offers 15 vacation days from day one, a paid December holiday shutdown, and professional development support.
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