Plant Launch Manager developing standard plant launch processes and metrics for automotive operations across US and Mexico. Supporting critical launch activities and coaching Project Managers for success.
Responsibilities
Develop a standard plant launch process and metrics including launch dashboard.
Support internal run at rate activities to verify installed capacity.
Support customer meetings during critical launch activities
Coach and develop plant Project Managers
Monitor all design, quality, production, financial, and milestone timing needs of the programs being launched in US and Mexico plants
Travels to plant locations, supplier locations and customer locations as necessary.
Liaison with customer regarding program issues.
Communicate project status and updates to NA Operations team.
Responsible for extended support of operations, quality, or engineering beyond what a typical program would require.
Participation in the Light Vehicle Global Launch Process for US and Mexico plants.
This includes engagement and participating in the Functional Stage Gate reviews and approvals as well as ensuring reporting tools are kept up to date.
Drives accountability throughout the organization, ensuring the implementation and adherence to project management standards and practices through execution.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree
7 + years of progressive experience in automotive operations roles, including program management, operations management, commercial…
Excellent APQP and program management techniques knowledge.
An understanding of financial analysis concepts and budget management.
Strong communication skills.
Experience of managing challenging negotiations and achieving the desired outcome.
Ability to successfully function in a matrix style of management, managing a variety of cross functional team members.
Able to operate successfully at senior management level.
Excellent organizational and follow-up skills; competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making; and shows aggressiveness when completing assignments and other responsibilities.
Focused on exceeding expectations and comfortable with working independently.
Proactivity, an individual who drives change and seeks opportunity for improvements.
A passion to take ownership and deliver as both leader and member in a winning and supportive team environment.
PMI certification will be considered as plus.
Both strategic and hands on; able to lead in execution as well as develop strategy.
Able to make decisions independently with appropriate level of consultation/communication.
Demonstrated ability to develop strong collaborative relationships to gain support to achieve goals.
Strong understanding of global and domestic business and legal environments
Financial acumen; ability to do analytical analysis, budgeting, and make cost / benefit decisions
Commitment to the highest standards of ethical behavior in self and others; commitment to inclusion and diversity
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