Open Positions

Program Manager

Primary Responsibilities

· Work closely with a cross-functional team to meet internal and customer requirements, milestones and deliverables.

· Develop and maintain project timing from sourcing through post product launch.

· Advocate for full and effective use of NHK’s internal program management system.

· Provide effective communication with all areas and stakeholders affected by the project, including internal and customer teams.

· Identify and track open issues to facilitate a timely resolution that considers risk management methods.

· Manage data in both internal program management system and customer portals.

· Maintain visibility of assigned projects’ progress and communicate clearly to internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis.

· Stationed at our manufacturing locations in southwest Kentucky (Franklin and Bowling Green). This position is required to be on-site a minimum of three days per week and depending upon company needs.

Skills (preferred)

· Organized, structured way of working, applying a holistic view with attention to details.

· Effective Written & Oral Communication – English proficiency required

· Experience conducting business effectively using remote tools, i.e., Teams and Wrike.

· Strong facilitation skills

· Microsoft Office & Project

· Automotive OEM Supplier Portals

· Willingness to travel both domestically & internationally (less than 10%)

Experience:

· Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Business or applicable field.

· 3+ years of experience in program management/product development/quality.

· Automotive experience preferred but will consider other industries.

· Participated in cross-functional APQP teams; team lead desirable.

· Project Management certification preferred.

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Plant I.T. Support Specialist

Scope of Responsibilities:

Plant I.T. Support Specialist is responsible for answering, commenting and replying to open incidents.  Conducting plant floor tours to support production users and identity any issues.  Has the ability to identify and organize Help Desk tickets according to priority. 

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Respond to requests for technical assistance in person, via phone and/or electronically during business hours and on-call schedule.
  2. Install and terminate network cabling\fiber in various types of environments (office, factory floor, outside) and in various locations (overhead, sub floor, through/over/under equipment, etc.)
  3. Diagnose and resolve technical hardware and software issues.
  4. Respond to Help Desk tickets and log all interactions.
  5. Identify and escalate situations requiring urgent attention.
  6. Stays current with system information, changes and updates.
  7. Create user guides or training for common problems.
  8. Supports and assists in the development and improvement of the NHK Group.
  9. Lifting and carrying computer/related devices weighing up to 50 pounds.
  10. IT assignments will be approximately 50% in Bowling Green, Ky and 50% in Franklin, Ky.
  11. Estimated travel required is approximately 5%.
  12. Other duties or projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

  1. 1+ year experience in the IT field
  2. College degree or IT certification(s) related to Information Technology is a plus but not required.
  3. Ability to work in a factory environment 65% or more of the time.
  4. Ability to install and terminate network cabling in various types of environments (office, factory floor, outside) and in various locations (overhead, sub floor, through/over/under equipment, etc.) and on occasions, using various lifts between 4 feet to 40 feet in the air 50% of the time.
  5. Ability to lift and carry computers or other IT equipment up to 50 pounds.

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