Program associate Jobs in Fremont, CA

Hyve Company Overview

Hyve Solutions transforms complex engineering challenges into production reality for technology innovators building AI, cloud, and connected infrastructure. As a US-based manufacturing partner, the company rapidly delivers fast, agile execution through dep technical partnerships and co-innovation, and supply chain clarity. Hyve’s integrated ODM, CM, and SI capabilities eliminate vendor complexity while accelerating time-to-market with single-partner accountability from design through scale. The company co-innovates with deep engineering expertise, treating customer success as its own while building tomorrow's digital infrastructure.

The Program Manager, Production Planning is responsible for driving production execution and planning strategies to support customer demand, on-time delivery performance, and operational excellence. This role leads cross-functional coordination across Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, Warehouse, Sales, and Program Management teams to ensure production readiness, material availability, capacity planning, and schedule adherence. The Program Manager serves as a key stakeholder in production planning processes, inventory management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to support customer demand and delivery commitments.
• Forecast capacity and labor requirements based on production demand and business objectives.
• Partner with Warehouse, Supply Chain, Engineering, Program Management, Sales, and Manufacturing Operations teams to ensure alignment of schedules, resources, and materials.
• Oversee production material requirements from release through end-of-life and purge activities.
• Manage WIP inventory performance and drive adherence to monthly inventory goals and operational metrics.
• Identify schedule constraints, production bottlenecks, and capacity risks, and drive corrective actions to resolve issues.
• Communicate program risks, schedule impacts, mitigation plans, and recovery strategies to leadership and stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional discussions to ensure production readiness and successful execution of customer requirements.
• Develop, document, and improve standard work procedures related to production planning and scheduling.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for production planning processes, systems, and tools.
• Support training initiatives and mentoring of planning team members.
• Drive process improvement activities focused on planning accuracy, inventory optimization, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Analytics, Engineering, or a related discipline; Industrial Engineering preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, supply chain, or operations management.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects or programs in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production planning, inventory management, capacity planning, and scheduling methodologies.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive decisions across functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS/CPIM, CSCP, PMP, or related certification.
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience working with demand planning, S&OP, and production scheduling processes.

What’s in it for you

Benefit Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Mental Health Care
• 401K with match
• Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Days
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Perks at Work
• LEAP Program
• MyFlexPay

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.