Internal Logistics Engineering Launch & Execution Manager
About The Position
The ILE Launch and Execution Manager leads a cross functional engineering and program management team responsible for designing and implementing world-class material handling, material flow, and workplace integration solutions for new, and mid-cycle action, vehicle programs. The role oversees Workplace Integration, Material Flow, Layout Engineering, and Facilities & Equipment for all Assembly Shops and ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality launch execution. This leader also manages program budgets for logistics engineering equipment and drives alignment across engineering, production, safety, and supplier partners.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in material flow planning, facilities and equipment design, execution, and installation, new model launch and ramp-up execution, production control systems, station readiness and execution, data management/visualization
- Experience with contractor/vendor management
- Previous program management experience, including financial tracking and reporting
- Experience in developing equipment bid specifications and purchasing coordination
Responsibilities
- Manage day to day activities for 10-20 team members (mixture of direct Stellantis and Purchased Service employees).
- Lead the development and execution of internal and external material flow strategies, including Plan For Every Part (PFEP) data management, EBOM alignment, packaging data, and supplier logistics coordination.
- Oversee workplace integration and layout engineering, including station layouts, sequenced part delivery and kit cell design, process scroll validation (utilizing internal systems), scroll analysis, and cross functional layout buyoffs.
- Approve packaging solutions, equipment selection, and as built field checks; ensure 5T readiness and resolve red station issues during pilot and launch.
- Manage Facilities & Equipment Engineering execution: budgeting, display/delivery equipment tracking, equipment design reviews, automation integration, procurement spend and sourcing, and facility readiness for ICT, Powered Industrial Vehicles, automated logistics equipment, and custom delivery/display equipment.
- Support material flow and storage design, including dock analysis, trailer yard studies, space planning, bulk and small lot storage strategies, and 3rd Party Logistics provider coordination.
- Conduct simulation and optimization studies for manpower, routing, slotting, and equipment utilization; support Kanban system data loading and pilot training.
- Deliver leadership level program updates, steering committee reviews, and cross functional launch readiness reporting.
- Oversee training development for material routes and operator/driver support.
- Evaluate bulletins, source packs, and supplier rack designs; support complexity reduction initiatives and make vs buy impact assessments across warehousing, transportation, and station readiness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
