Program Manager Junior

About this role

Program Manager Junior

Program Manager Junior

Huntington Beach, CA 92649

Overview

Salary Range

$35.00 - $40.00 Hourly

Level

Entry

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Day

Education Level

High School

Category

Manufacturing

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Junior Program Manager supports Program Managers with production planning, scheduling, customer order management, and manufacturing documentation for assigned programs. This entry-level role builds hands-on knowledge of composite manufacturing, the ERP system, and program management practices, and provides a development path toward Program Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enter and maintain customer purchase orders in the ERP system, including part numbers, quantities, pricing, and delivery requirements.

• Provide customer order status updates and respond to routine inquiries under the guidance of the Program Manager.

• Support the development of production forecasts, weekly production plans, and daily schedules.

• Create work orders, manufacturing travelers, and routers; release them after review and approval per established procedures.

• Verify that work order documentation, part numbers, drawings, and revisions are complete and accurate.

• Coordinate with Production and Purchasing to track material, tooling, and other schedule requirements.

• Monitor progress against schedules and escalate potential delays to the Program Manager.

• Collect planned-versus-actual schedule and cost data to support program reporting and corrective actions.

• Maintain customer delivery scorecards and track RMAs with Quality and Engineering.

• Prepare routine reports, spreadsheets, and status updates for internal reviews.

• Participate in production floor activities to learn composite manufacturing processes and program technical requirements.

• Support quote preparation, contract reviews, and risk and issue tracking under the direction of a Program Manager.

• Attend program reviews and, where applicable, New Product Development phase-gate reviews.

• Handle controlled documents and data in accordance with ITAR/export control and AS9100D requirements.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records.

• Basic understanding of production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations, or the ability to learn quickly.

• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, or the ability to learn new business systems.

• Able to learn manufacturing documentation, including work orders, travelers, and engineering drawings.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Clear, professional written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree in business, project management, supply chain, or a related field preferred.

• 0–3 years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, or program coordination; relevant education may substitute for experience.

• Lean training or certification preferred.