Launch Manager

Adient Normal Illinois

Job Description:LaunchManager

Department:Operations

Salary Range:$98200-$164000

Reports To: Plant Manager

• Serve as the central point of communication between the plant and the SDT Team.
• Act as the primary coordinator across all departments within the plant.
• Develop detailed launch plans and drive completion of all key milestones to ensure a successful product launch.
• Manage all items within the New Product Launch Manufacturing Readiness Report ensuring timely completion and proactively notifying appropriate management of any risks that could impact a successful plant launch.
• Support the resolution of open product issues.
• Lead the resolution of process launch issues and track all actions through closure.
• Conduct component design reviews with the Launch SDT to ensure all quality and manufacturing objectives are achieved.
• Ensure appropriate process controls (poka-yoke) for all SC and CC dimensions are identified in the Control Plan and FMEA and effectively implemented within the assembly/manufacturing process.
• Ensure timely resolution of all Launch PRRs and customer concerns.
• Initiate actions to prevent non-conformities related to products processes and quality systems and drive the implementation of effective solutions.
• Identify document and track issues related to products processes and quality systems through successful closure.
• Control further processing delivery or installation of non-conforming products until deficiencies or unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
• Develop training plans and tracking methods to ensure all employees are adequately trained on new products and process assignments.

• Maintain customer trust through a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Expedite design and process changes in response to received QRs.
• Coordinate QS9000 implementation for existing systems.
• Coordinate process development for ODS in Place and Visual Management initiatives.

• Post-secondary education required; Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) Industrial Engineering (BSIE) or an equivalent field preferred.
• 5 to 10 years of manufacturing experience.
• 5 to 10 years of product design experience.
• Experience in customer management.

Benefits after 30 days:

Medical Dental & Vision insurance

Disability

Life and AD&D Insurance

401k

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

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