The Advanced Program supervisor is responsible for Programs starting with the cost study from the program is handed over after P-Release.  The role works with a multi-functional team (Equipment, Conveyors, IE, Plants, IE, MP&L).  Early in the Development phases, the position coordinates the studies for FAE and the follow-up on the program deliverables to make sure all of them are being tracked and implemented. Management tools like GMOD and others are used to deliver efficient cost studies and processes, including the discrete simulation for all Plants. The Advanced Program supervisor is responsible for overall program strategy, cost required to deliver the new program, cycle line layout coordination, simulations/throughput analysis.