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Program Director

Staffing Support Specialists
United States, Wisconsin, Cedarburg
Aug 28, 2026
Position: Program Director Location: Cedarburg, WI Shift: 1 st Shift Pay: 100K-130K / annually Summary: The Fastlane Program Director is responsible for leading strategic planning, execution, and continuous growth of the employer's manufacturing program. This role owns the overall program roadmap, financial performance, operational execution, staffing strategy, and cross-functional coordination required to scale one of the company's most important growth initiatives. Working closely with the CEO, R&D, Finance, Sales, Operations, and IT Teams, the Program Director will help keep strategic initiatives executed on time, within budget, and aligned with the company's objectives. This leader will develop long-term expansion plans, remove roadblocks, manage resources, and drive continuous improvement across people, processes, and equipment. This position serves as the central point of leadership for the Fastlane Program. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute multi-year strategic roadmap for the Fastlane Program Establish milestones, KPIs, financial and operational objectives Evaluate program performance and recommend strategic pivots when necessary Collaborate with executive leadership on long-term growth strategies Partner with Sales and Marketing to support revenue objectives Work alongside R&D to align technology development with production needs Develop staffing strategies that support program expansion Present executive level program updates, forecasts, risks, and opportunities Management Manage and delegate team member activity as related to the project, which can include individuals from a variety of departments. Maintain alignment across individuals, departments, and executives, ensuring milestones and deadlines are understood and met. Collaborate with other managers as needed for prioritization and delegation needs. In collaboration with the VP of Finance and the R&D Pillar Head, understand and effectively manage the project budget. Execute on staffing plans including lead & management layers. Ensure success of day-to-day operations Ensure continuous improvement deployments directly and via co-development with IT Day-to-day: Coordinate Operations, Technology, Shop Operations, and Equipment & Building needs. Adjust the project plan as needed based on strategic pivots, finances, and/or targets. Execute on the plan, problem-solving both independently and collaboratively as needed. Communicate prioritization and provide guidance to Fast Lane program team members based on daily monitoring of project progress as compared to the project plan. Coordinate and analyze available resources, which include people, capital, and finances. Collaborate with team members to resolve issues and complete root cause analyses. Develop partnerships with vendors and other external partners. Facilitate meetings with team members and cross-departmentally to maintain effective communication. Share project updates via reporting and presentations. Manage the execution of ISO/AS processes and annual recertifications on the shop floor. Plan and document ISO/AS modifications and other updates as required Ensure compliance daily and coordinate annual audits in collaboration with the Finance department. Support Sales & Marketing and company efforts for the Fast Lane program by providing operational updates and other guidance. Always practice excellent internal and external customer service, both domestically and overseas. Required Qualifications: 5 years Experience in a Program Leadership Role Experience creating, maintaining and executing on long term strategic plans. Experience creating, maintaining and executing on financial plans and projections. Experience in high-growth programs/organizations Highly Inquisitive with a Desire to Learn Strong Computer Skills and General Technical Ability Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills Strong Listening and Presentation Skills Excellent Attention to Detail Preferred Qualifications: Project Management Experience Experience in the Manufacturing Industry Experience in Metal Manufacturing, CNC Familiarity with regulatory requirements and quality standards in manufacturing (ISO 9001, ITAR, AS9100)