Saelens LLC Manufacturing

Program Manager

Milwaukee, WI In person Full-time

Description

  • Location: Milwaukee, WI
  • Job Type: Full-time on-site
  • Pay Range: $85,000 - $105,000

Join Our Team

Are you passionate about leading projects, building customer relationships, and driving successful product launches? We're looking for a highly organized and customer-focused Program Manager to oversee key customer programs from launch through production.

In this role, you'll work closely with customers and cross-functional teams to ensure projects stay on schedule, meet quality expectations, and achieve business objectives. If you enjoy solving problems, coordinating teams, and making a direct impact on customer success, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customer programs.
  • Lead customer programs from award through production and ongoing lifecycle management.
  • Coordinate Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Sales to ensure successful execution.
  • Manage project schedules, milestones, and customer deliverables.
  • Track risks, resolve issues, and communicate project status.
  • Support product launches, engineering changes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Monitor program performance, timing, and profitability.
  • Build strong, long-term customer relationships through responsive communication and proactive problem solving.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
  • Three or more years of experience in manufacturing, project management, program management, engineering, or customer-facing roles.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams.
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes and product launches.
  • APQP, PPAP, or automotive industry experience is a plus.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Requirements

Why You'll Love This Role

  • Lead exciting customer programs from concept through production.
  • Work with talented cross-functional teams.
  • Build strong customer partnerships.
  • Influence company growth and customer satisfaction.
  • Gain exposure to engineering, operations, quality, and commercial strategy.
  • Opportunity for professional growth and career advancement.

What Success Looks Like

  • Successful Program Managers consistently deliver projects on time, communicate effectively with customers and internal teams, proactively resolve issues, and help build long-term customer partnerships while supporting profitable business growth.
  • If you're ready to make an impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where teamwork, accountability, and customer focus are valued, we'd love to meet you.
  • Apply today and help us deliver exceptional solutions to our customers.

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