Launch Project Manager

Magna International•Moore, MO

About The Position

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are. Group Summary: Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected. Job Responsibilities: Leads Launch and Engineering with management of non-series demand. Must coordinate externally to customer and suppliers and internally with operations, engineering and launch to ensure smooth implementation of new changes and/or new products into the production process, while providing leadership and guidance to the launch coordination team.

Requirements

Project Management Skills: Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines.
Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex data, and production schedules to make informed decisions.
Organizational Skills: Strong ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication to collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
Problem-Solving Skills: Capable of identifying issues quickly and implementing effective solutions to prevent delays.
Attention to Detail: Precision in managing material requirements, specifications, and documentation to avoid errors and omissions.
Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust plans quickly in response to supply disruptions or project changes.
Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively across departments, including engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and quality.
Time Management: Efficiently managing time to meet tight schedules associated with product launches and ramp-ups.
Proactive Approach: Anticipating potential issues and acting proactively to mitigate risks.
Data Analysis and Reporting: Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau) for deriving insi hts and eneratin re arts.
Customer-Centric Mindset: Focused on delivering quality and timely support to internal teams and external customers.
Strong leadership skills, guiding the team in a positive manner but able to hold accountable when needed.
Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrates good interpersonal skills to work in a team environment to accomplish tasks through positive interaction with others; both internally and externally.
Previous experience using Microsoft Office tools -must be proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Understands problem solving methodologies;
Capable of working alone to finish the task.
Proven strong organizational skills.
Team player with good verbal and written communication skills.
Flexible; work any shift schedule according to business needs and able to work outside of normal working hours.
Ability to plan and independently prioritize work.
A raven record of de endabili is re uired.
5 years of related work experience preferre

Nice To Haves

Negotiation Skills: Ability to negotiate with suppliers and vendors for favorable terms, lead times, and delivery schedules.
Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with ERP systems, MRP software, and other planning tools to streamline processes and data management.
Knowledge of Supply Chain and Logistics: Understanding of procurement, inventory management, manufacturing processes, and logistics.
Knowledge of Industry Standards: Familiarity with industry-specific standards, regulations, and best practices related to supply chain and manufacturing.
Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement: Understanding of lean principles and methodologies to optimize inventory and reduce waste.
Change Management Skills: Ability to lead and manage change effectively during new product launches or process modifications.
Innovation and Creativity: Ability to develop innovative solutions for complex challenges during product launches.
Preferred, but not required, o Technical or Business related studies (studying or completed)

Responsibilities

Leads all launch coordination activities in an extremely organized fashion.
Provides guidance to the Launch Coordination Team ensuring all team objectives are met on time.
Uses effective forms of communication regularly to update the team on upcoming activities and current projects.
Owns and maintains a detailed and organized build schedule to ensure shipment plans to meet program requirements.
Leads job scheduling and release activities to align with customer requirements and material availability
Manages all incoming demand for non-series product, this includes but is not limited to, new program demand, T- Cars, COP and other testing requirements, and PTR's.
Confirms BOM from customer of requirement (internally or external).
Manages BOM into an order demand in the system.
Support special seat build material tracking - parts in house confirmation, through organized spreadsheets.
Support special seat build production status tracking and/or production support, through organized spreadsheets.
Manages order in the system to completion, including back/lushing of materials, invoicing customer, and closing of requirement.
Support with Engineering Change Management - material implementation or containment to ensure clean break points to the customer and no shipment of obsolete parts.
Lead part inventory and location confirmation ahead of build events to ensure all parts needed for builds are available in the quantities required, noted in an organized spreadsheet.
Support tracking program build and production build events using the tools defined by the department.
Tracks and maintains KPI for on time builds of non-series demands.
Actively participates on projects designed to support program requirements, as directed by launch management.
Proposes departmental and process improvements to streamline the overall success of the company and success in meeting customer expectations.
Other tasks as defined based on department needs.
Adhere to and follow all company health and safety policies, practices, and rules for the workplace.
Ensure adherence to established housekeeping standards.
Respond immediately to items brought to his/her attention with respect to hazards, defects or non-compliance issues.
Attend all monthly employee meetings.
Attend all departmental touchpoinl meetings (escalating issues and flowing information to the team).
Attend all weekly Open Issues List Meetings with status updates.
Attend all scheduled training sessions, and complete related course materials.
Follow the Principles of the Employee's Charter and the Corporate Constitution.
Provide feedback to employees (both positive and negative) on an ongoing basis.
Update employee Radar Charts quarterly, for the Launch Coordination Team, and prepare formal reviews.
Prepare and execute an annual formal annual review through Workday for your team members.
Follow the Principles of the Employee's Charter and the Corporate Constitution.
Be respectful and courteous to my co-workers, supervisors, and managers.
Ensures the operation meets 5S expectations;
Suggest systems, processes, and activities that increase productivity by improving integration of people, materials, equipment and finance.
Participate in Lessons Learned and Benchmark meetings as scheduled