Silgan Dispensing · 1 month ago
Global Program Manager
Grandview, Missouri
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expSilgan Dispensing Systems is a company that specializes in manufacturing and packaging solutions. They are seeking a Global Program Manager responsible for leading complex, cross-functional programs from concept through commercialization, ensuring timely and cost-effective launches while maintaining quality and performance.
ManufacturingPackaging Services
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end delivery of assigned global programs (e.g., new product introductions, platform launches, large transfers, strategic value-stream builds)
Define and maintain integrated program charters, timelines, milestones, and risk registers across regions and functions
Lead regular program cadence (core team meetings, gate reviews, exec updates) with clear actions, owners, and decision requests
Ensure robust project documentation: RACI matrices, decision logs, change histories, and program dashboards
Coordinate closely with Product Engineering, Tooling Engineering, Operations/Plants, Supply Chain, Quality, and Commercial teams across all regions
Align and manage plant-level responsibilities for global product lines, ensuring clear ownership and handshakes between regions and processes
Partner with Finance and Commercial to validate business cases (capex, tooling strategy, assembly and automation technologies, unit economics, margin impact)
Serve as a primary program interface to key customers, ensuring transparency, credibility, and timely communication
Prepare and deliver clear updates to senior leadership and customers on status, risks, and recovery plans where needed
Translate customer requirements into actionable internal deliverables and ensure alignment with SDS capabilities and standards
Proactively identify risks and constraints (e.g., tooling capacity, molding/assembly capability, supplier readiness, regulatory constraints) and drive mitigation plans
Facilitate structured problem-solving (e.g., 8D, A3, DMAIC-style thinking) when programs encounter issues
Escalate critical issues early with data, options, and recommended paths forward
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field required
7–10+ years of experience in program/project management, preferably in manufacturing, packaging, or dispensing systems
Proven track record leading cross-functional, multi-site, or global programs from concept to launch
Strong program management skillset: scope definition, planning, critical-path management, risk tracking, and change control
Comfortable working with technical teams (molding/tooling, product design, automation, quality) and translating complex issues into clear actions and decisions
Financial acumen to understand business cases, capex requests, unit cost drivers, and customer margin expectations
Excellent communication skills—written and verbal—with the ability to tailor messaging for operators, engineers, commercial teams, and executives
Proficiency with standard PM tools (e.g., MS Project or equivalent, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration platforms
Strong ownership mindset: acts as the “CEO” of the program, not just the coordinator
High bias for action with the ability to drive urgency while maintaining strong relationships
Collaborative, low-ego, and adept at influencing without direct authority across regions and cultures
Resilient and calm under pressure; comfortable operating in ambiguous, dynamic environments
Customer-centric, with a clear focus on delivering reliable, scalable solutions that build long-term partnerships
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed (approximately [20–30%], depending on program needs) to plants, suppliers, and customer sites
Preferred
advanced degree (MBA, MS)
Experience working with injection molding, assembly automation, and/or high-volume consumer goods manufacturing
Company
Silgan Dispensing
Silgan Dispensing Systems is a leading global supplier of highly engineered triggers, pumps, sprayers and dispensing closure solutions to major branded consumer goods product companies in the home, health and beauty markets.
10001+ employees
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