Program Manager

Technique, Inc. is a Michigan-based stamping, tubing and welding facility offering the shortest lead-times and highest quality parts in the industry. We offer high-speed prototypes, ultra-low volume stampings, tubing and assemblies for production and emergency-based manufacturing for industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical and food processing.

Technique, Inc. is a group of highly skilled technicians who consistently strive to improve the tools, technology and processes which allow us to continue growing at an incredible rate. The company is dedicated to the success of each team member in a culture that values safety, integrity, teamwork, learning opportunities and results.

Position Summary

Our quick-reaction prototype culture now supports an increasing number of repeat low and medium volume programs. To meet those commitments without sacrificing agility, we are adding a dedicated Senior Materials Planner to own production-release planning, inventory accuracy and raw-material readiness. The Senior Materials Planner is responsible for translating customer releases into executable shop and purchase orders, maintaining accurate inventory levels for components and salable items and partnering with order entry, purchasing, manufacturing, and shipping to ensure that every production shipment leaves on time, in full. The role designs, owns and continuously improves the planning system that bridges our existing MRP infrastructure with production level readiness.

Release Management

• - Pull, verify and load customer releases/forecasts into E2 as Blanket or Sales orders
• Stock Order Planning ? Launch efficient internal stock orders that balance lot size, setup time and material yield while meeting demand dates.
• Materials & Inventory System Ownership ? Build dashboards, min/max triggers and shortage reports; drive root-cause analysis for any inventory variance.
• Raw-Material Planning ? Generate time-phased purchase requisitions with detailed cut lists and vendor lead-times; send requests for quotes to vendors in coordination with purchasing group, track open POs and expedite when required.
• Cross-Functional Alignment ? Lead a regular Production Release meeting with Sales, Order entry, Manufacturing and Purchasing; publish risk lists and drive countermeasures.
• Continuous Improvement ? Standardize planning procedures, document workflows, and lead efforts to focus on on-time delivery metrics, inventory accuracy and minimization of waste.
• Data Ownership ? Maintain planning parameters (lead-times, MOQ, safety stock, BOM accuracy) in E2; ensure new part numbers launch with clean data.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor?s degree in Supply-Chain Management, Operations, Industrial Engineering or related field preferred

Credentials/Licensure:

No specific requirements

Minimum Experience:

5+ years in material planning/production control within a make-to-order or prototype environment; hands-on ERP experience (E2 preferred)

Position Requirements (Skills & Abilities)

• Expert in MS Office applications, especially Excel (pivot tables, Power Query; basic VBA a plus)
• Systems thinker ? Sees connections between demand, BOM levels, routings, and customer impacts
• Sense of urgency ? Thrives in a ?need it yesterday? prototype culture but brings structure where needed
• Strong analytical & root-cause problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Clear written & verbal communication across all organizational levels
• Ability to thrive in a high-mix, short-lead-time setting with frequent priority shifts

Travel

Travel between Technique facilities will be common. Routine overnight travel would not be required for this position.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a complete comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Physical Expectations

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear and to move between office, shop floor and warehouse areas. The role may occasionally require lifting or moving items up to 40 pounds and long periods of standing or walking during physical inventory counts.

Position Type and Expected Hours:

This is a full-time non-exempt position with a minimum of 40hrs / week with overtime as needed. Note: days and hours required may vary.

Environmental Expectations:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to manufacturing processes that include and are not limited to; fumes or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, moving mechanical parts, industrial equipment, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

EEO Statement

Technique, Inc., is an equal employment opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Authorization

Employee must be eligible to work in the United States, either by means of U.S. Citizenship, Work Visa or H1B sponsorship. E-Verify partner employer.