Production Readiness Support Leader
Core
Lead manufacturing readiness activities to support new product launches, transfers, and industrialization events, ensuring production processes and teams meet launch milestones.
Role type
Senior IC production readiness leader
Builds
Production-ready systems for automotive and commercial vehicle customers
Domain
Automotive manufacturing
Required skills
APQP, PPAP, Automotive Core Tools (PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA), cross-functional team leadership, launch project management, ERP systems (SAP), risk assessment, change management (ECR/ECN), IATF 16949 compliance
Preferred skills
Program management, launch risk management, production ramp-up, launch KPI management
Technologies
SAP, launch management tools, manufacturing readiness tracking tools
Responsibilities
Lead Production Readiness team and allocate resources; Coordinate PV, PPAP, R@R, and SOP events; Drive cross-functional collaboration for capacity and tooling readiness; Manage escalations regarding constraints and material availability; Lead launch reviews with stakeholders; Develop and maintain launch schedules and readiness trackers; Partner with PC&L on material readiness and supply chain risks; Ensure completion of APQP and regulatory requirements; Track and drive closure of launch action plans; Prepare launch status reports and risk updates; Support continuous improvement initiatives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC