Manager, Launch (Plant) - II

Cooper Standard•Spartanburg, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Launch Manager leads the plant team for a program, product or process launch. Responsible for all plant tasks, deliverables and events via the plant team. Reports directly to the Plant Manager; works closely with the Program Manager and Program Team. Functions as Program Manager for internal plant projects and regional programs for programs of limited scope and complexity.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience in Engineering and/or Manufacturing will be given preference
Minimum of five years’ experience in automotive industry.
At least two years in a leadership role preferred
Must make decisions that have a significant impact on the timing and quality of the customer product as well as profitability/cash flow and key operating metrics of the plant
Experience in a variety of basic operations disciplines: Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Materials and Logistics, Process / Tooling Engineering and Shop Floor Management
In-depth understanding and application of concepts, theories and principles in own discipline
Identify & Coordinate the resolution of issues related to programs or processes
Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science (BA) in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering preferred

Responsibilities

Maintains direct supervision and leadership for program management team in the plant
Leads a cross -functional plant-based program team
Is responsible to execute all ClauS deliverables, specifically all plant tasks and deliverables for new product launches including tool release, purchase and installation and commission of all tooling and equipment, run at rate, hiring and training, Power Builds, all PPAP’s, supplier readiness reviews and meeting all customer requirements and MRDs
Represents the team as the lead manufacturing member of the Program Team. Interface with the Program Manager, Program Engineer, Program Buyer, Account Manager, and Cost Analyst
Meeting program timing requirements for the total program, but with special focus on plant tasks and deliverables
Gap analysis and roadmaps for plant targets including material, scrap, production cycle time, tool cost and capital investment. Responsible to meet all operational financial targets
Provides operations support for product builds, testing, process optimization, run at rate events and variation studies
Represents operations in a professional way, maintains customer satisfaction, and meets customer expectations for response time, quality products, delivery on time, communication and quality systems
Ensures Housekeeping and Health & Safety Standards are maintained
Complies with policies and procedures pertaining to facility or divisional adopted standards such as IATF and ISO 14001
Utilizes the concepts of continuous improvement including Lean
Engineering Change, Inter-Company and Proto-type Coordination
Supports the Quotation Process
Management of Customer and Cooper Standard Systems within program management requirements
Influences the level of service and the team’s ability to meet quality and volume objectives in a timely manner
Applies understanding of the business and how own team contributes to the achievement of results
May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description