Coord, Launch

Magna International • Carrollton, GA

10d

About The Position

The Launch Coordinator owns and maintains MP&L launch readiness for assigned programs, coordinating material planning and logistics through prototype, pre-production, validation, run-at-rate, start-of-production, and production stabilization. The role validates material and system readiness, monitors supply and inventory risks, coordinates suppliers and internal teams, and supports program gates, launch reviews, ERP/MRP preparation, and production ramp-up. It also tracks launch costs and operational impacts, completes launch documentation, supports containment and stabilization, and ensures a structured handoff to serial-production teams.

The position requires clear communication and cross-functional coordination with MP&L, Program Management, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, Production, Finance, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders. The coordinator is expected to identify risks early, develop recovery actions, follow company and customer requirements, and contribute to continuous improvement. The role is regular/permanent. High school diploma or equivalent is required; a related associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred. Relevant experience may be considered in place of preferred education.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in materials planning, logistics, production control, inventory control, purchasing, warehousing, or manufacturing launch coordination.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, bills of material, inventory transactions, demand planning, and production scheduling.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel; proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and cross-functional action items with limited supervision.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to present launch status, risks, and recovery actions to multiple organizational levels.
• Ability to interpret program timing, engineering changes, customer requirements, packaging specifications, and logistics data.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods and walk up and down stairs frequently.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds frequently and up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work near alcohols, solvents, paints, or plastic sanding dust; work below the knees and above the shoulders is required.
• Good close-distance vision and ability to distinguish color, with or without corrective lenses.
• Ability to hear alarms, with or without hearing aids.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant launch, materials planning, logistics, manufacturing, or program coordination experience may be considered in place of preferred education.
• Automotive manufacturing and new product launch experience.
• Forklift certification or experience when required for assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit a fair and professional attitude, support a productive workplace, and demonstrate teamwork, ownership, and effective problem solving.
• Follow company policies, business objectives, and customer quality requirements in daily work.
• Communicate with internal functions, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Identify risks and develop or escalate recovery actions when launch timing, cost, quality, or delivery may be affected.
• Own and maintain the MP&L launch readiness plan, including milestones, actions, owners, due dates, and escalation status.
• Coordinate material planning for prototype, pre-production, validation, run-at-rate, start-of-production, and stabilization builds.
• Confirm part master data, bills of material, planning parameters, lead times, order quantities, supplier information, storage locations, and delivery schedules are established and aligned before each build phase.
• Monitor purchased components, packaging, work-in-process, and finished goods readiness; communicate shortages and coordinate recovery plans.
• Coordinate supplier and internal logistics readiness, including inbound flow, delivery frequency, transportation, labeling, packaging, returnable containers, and point-of-use presentation.
• Lead or support MP&L reviews for program gates, launch meetings, build-readiness reviews, engineering changes, and ramp-up activities.
• Maintain launch dashboards and reports on material availability, inventory exposure, premium freight, packaging readiness, open issues, and milestones.
• Coordinate phase-in and phase-out plans for new, changed, and obsolete materials to limit shortages, excess inventory, obsolescence, and production disruption.
• Support ERP/MRP readiness by validating data and transactions and coordinating test scenarios, cutover, and issue resolution.
• Partner with Production and Warehouse teams to establish launch processes for receiving, storage, line-feeding, sequencing, replenishment, shipping, and containment.
• Coordinate applicable customer and supplier requirements for production part approvals, shipment authorization, delivery schedules, and launch logistics.
• Track launch-related costs and operational impacts, including premium transportation, special packaging, excess inventory, and temporary labor or handling requirements; communicate exposure to management.
• Ensure launch documentation, work instructions, visual standards, checklists, and lessons learned are completed and transferred to production teams.
• Support launch containment and stabilization by monitoring performance, resolving material-flow issues, and confirming handoff to serial-production ownership.
• Participate in continuous improvement and apply lessons learned from previous launches.
• Perform other MP&L duties as assigned based on business and launch requirements.

Benefits

• Engaging and dynamic work environment.
• Support and resources for employee success.
• Varied responsibilities and development prospects.
• Ongoing job-specific training, including safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED