Launch Manager
Core
Manage new programs, plant projects, and implementation of improvement and cost reduction suggestions to support plant and customer operations.
Role type
Launch Manager
Builds
Manufacturing processes and product launches
Domain
Automotive manufacturing (foam and trim)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Program management, change management, cost reduction analysis, make vs. buy planning, audit execution, project tracking, report generation
Preferred skills
Knowledge of Program Launch System (PLUS), Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE), simultaneous development processes
Technologies
Program Launch System (PLUS), BOS processes
Responsibilities
Support plant safety programs by ensuring HSE, Engineering, and Operations involvement in change implementation; Complete eLPA audits; Support new program management based on PLUS; Facilitate VA/VE activities; Establish/evaluate internal integration plans; Track material cost reduction activities; Manage changes within profit plan parameters; Follow BOS processes; Attend weekly SDT meetings; Approve deviations, change requests, and change notices; Create reports, presentations, and tracking files.
Seniority
Individual Contributor