Launch Operations Manager
3 weeks ago
Main Purpose of the Job:
To assume a pivotal role within the International Automotive Components team, providing expert support to the Plant through the effective management and coordination of all launch-related activities.
Main Objectives and Results:
- Lead cross-functional teams to execute on-time, on-budget product launches.
- Coordinate and implement successful running changes.
- Adhere to IAC Project Management Systems and drive team compliance.
- Manage plant interface to meet program targets.
- Foster an in-depth understanding of JIT/Lean Manufacturing Systems, general manufacturing, and apply PFMEA/DFMEA/FMEA principles.
- Develop and execute detailed timing and action plans.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all departments.
- Direct cross-functional teams to respond promptly to program needs.
- Maintain IAC and personal credibility with customers, balancing customer relationships and IAC profitability.
- Interface and coordinate responses with the IAC Commercial team.
- Ensure Launch Readiness Reviews are conducted and updated monthly.
- Identify and lead to resolution of key issues in Launch Readiness Documents.
- Hold Phase Reviews on time, regardless of exit achievement.
- Document and monitor exit exceptions, progress to completion.
- Clearly identify and follow up on issues requiring management intervention.
- Maintain launch timing plans and update progress, incorporating contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies into the master timeline.
- Apply, execute, and maintain function-related Project Milestones/Timing Plans.
- Perform other tasks, activities, and responsibilities as individually defined.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- BSc/HND in Engineering or Business discipline.
- At least 5 years' experience in automotive manufacturing, ideally as a Tier 1 supplier.
- Proven experience in managing multiple projects from development to launch.
- Proven experience in managing cross-functional project teams in a matrix organization.
- Evidence of achieving results through focused leadership and mentoring.
- Evidence of effective budget management.
- Excellent customer and supplier relationship management.
- Working knowledge of costing/quoting process.
- Program management knowledge.
- Knowledge of automotive development, drawings, production, and logistics.
- Business, commercial, and financial understanding.
- MS Project, MS Office.
- Excellent organizational and communicational skills, with a strong sense of urgency and ability to work under pressure.
- Confident decision maker and proactive problem solver, with a hands-on approach.
- Strong leadership capabilities and proven management experience, with the ability to work individually or as part of a team.
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