Project Manager – Automotive

Role Overview

• Lead and coordinate daily activities of installation teams.
• Ensure adherence to standardized installation procedures (SOPs).
• Assign technicians based on workload, skill level, and production targets.
• Conduct daily briefings to align on safety, production goals, and priorities.
• Maintain consistent workflow across all installation steps.
• Track daily installation output against plan.
• Monitor cycle times and identify bottlenecks.
• Implement corrective actions to maintain throughput.
• Ensure efficient vehicle flow through staging, installation, and completion.
• Coordinate readiness of tools, materials, and kits to avoid delays.
• Coordinate vehicle availability and staging within the site/yard.
• Ensure proper sequencing of vehicles aligned with installation plan.
• Support vehicle movement coordination as needed to maintain workflow.
• Prevent congestion, idle time, or process interruptions.
• Ensure all installations follow approved procedures and quality standards.
• Support inspection activities and coordinate rework when required.
• Monitor First Pass Yield (FPY) performance and defect trends.
• Escalate recurring quality issues to program and engineering teams.
• Enforce PPE requirements and safe work practices.
• Ensure compliance with Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and safety procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free work areas.
• Report and escalate safety risks, incidents, or near misses.
• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for the customer.
• Coordinate daily execution with site representatives.
• Provide updates on production status, risks, and constraints.
• Escalate issues related to site access, logistics, or operations.
• Maintain working knowledge of all installation steps.
• Provide hands-on support during peak demand or operational gaps.
• Support onboarding and on-the-job training of technicians.
• Provide daily reporting on production, quality, and safety metrics.
• Track issues, delays, and risks impacting execution.
• Ensure proper documentation and traceability (e.g., VIN-level tracking).
• Coordinate with PAC leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and workflow.
• Support implementation of updated procedures and best practices.
• Provide feedback to program leadership on operational performance.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in automotive installation, fleet upfit, or similar field operations
• Experience leading field teams of 8–16 technicians
• Ability to read, understand, and enforce SOPs
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Comfortable working in high-volume, fast-paced environments
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to perform hands-on technical tasks within the installation process when required.