Program Manager
Job Location:
Fort Smith, AR - USA
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Job Summary
About Us
HSM Company Historyâ ââHSM HEART Company Valuesâ ââWho is HSM to our customers
Founded in 1944 HSM is aâthird generation privately held company with a rich history of innovation and a commitment to our people. With 25 locations across the U.S. and corporate headquarters in Hickory NC and Huntersville NC we specialize in manufacturing components for furniture bedding transportation packaging automotive and healthcare industries. Our expertise also includes designing and building automated production machinery. HSM products from sofa springs to swimming pool noodles and bus seats touch everyday life in countless ways.
At HSM our success is built on our people. We foster a culture of teamwork innovation and shared success. If youre looking for a meaningful place to grow and make an impact we want to hear from you!
What Youll Do
- Coordinate cross-functional program execution across our manufacturing facilities in Fort Smith AR and Tulsa OK
- Lead milestone tracking Gate reviews and Work Package execution to keep programs on schedule
- Partner with Engineering Operations Supply Chain Quality Purchasing Sales and Finance to ensure manufacturing readiness
- Monitor program risks identify potential roadblocks and drive timely resolution
- Maintain program dashboards executive updates and reporting that provide visibility into progress and key milestones
- Coordinate production readiness launch activities PPAP timing and validation efforts
- Align program timelines with plant capacity staffing tooling and equipment readiness
- Support quality initiatives aligned with ISO 9001 IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 standards
- Promote collaboration accountability and continuous improvement across corporate and plant teams
What You Bring
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Operations or a related field preferred (or equivalent manufacturing/program coordination experience)
- 36 years of experience in manufacturing project coordination or program management
- Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations is highly preferred
- Knowledge of manufacturing launches production readiness and cross-functional project coordination
- Familiarity with Stage-Gate processes Microsoft Project Smartsheet Power BI or similar project management tools
- Strong organizational analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
- Experience in automotive transportation commercial vehicle or similar manufacturing industries is a plus
- Willingness to travel up to 25% to support plant coordination and launch activities
Why Join Us
Health & Wellness: Affordable medical dental and vision insurance plans including an innovative global healthcareoptionfor qualified participants.
Retire:â401(k) with company match fully vested from day one.
Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO:104 hoursof Vacation company paid holidays.
On-Site Medical Clinics: Free for you and covered dependents.
Teladoc: 24/7 access with no copay.
Professional Development: Tuition reimbursementprofessional developmentassistanceandcareer growth opportunities.
Discounts: Enjoy discounts with HSM partners including Dollywood Parks & Resort Verizon Wireless and more.
EEOC
At HSM we believe that our diversity creates a productive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race creed color religion sex national origin ancestry marital status affectionate or sexual orientation genderidentityor expression or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated againston the basis ofdisability.
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About Company
HSM specializes in the manufacturing of components for the furniture, bedding, transportation, packaging and healthcare industries; and the design and construction of automated production machinery for the bedding, apparel, aerospace and other industries.
