Key Responsibilities:

Act as the primary point of contact between the company and contract manufacturers.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with CMs to ensure alignment on production schedules, quality expectations, and cost efficiency.
Lead new product introduction (NPI) and mass production transitions at contract manufacturers.
Oversee end-to-end program execution, ensuring production goals, timelines, and budgets are met.
Work with supply chain teams to manage material planning, procurement, and inventory levels.
Ensure contract manufacturers have the necessary resources and materials for production continuity.
Collaborate with quality teams to ensure CMs meet regulatory and industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, FDA).
Monitor and drive continuous improvement in product quality, process control, and defect reduction.
Drive cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining product quality and delivery reliability.
Monitor and analyze CM performance metrics (yield rates, lead times, defect rates) to implement process improvements.
Work closely with R&D, engineering, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure seamless product development and manufacturing.
Align production plans with sales and operations planning (S&OP) to meet customer demand.
Identify potential risks in the supply chain and manufacturing process, implementing mitigation plans.
Troubleshoot production and supply chain issues to minimize disruptions.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Experience: Minimum 7+ years of experience in program management, contract manufacturing, or supply chain within electronics, medical devices, automotive, or industrial manufacturing industries.
Technical Knowledge: Understanding of manufacturing processes, NPI, quality control, and supply chain management.
Skills: Strong negotiation, communication, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.
Other Requirements: Ability to travel to contract manufacturing sites as needed.