Senior Launch Coordinator

Magna International•Moore, MO

About The Position

The Senior Launch Coordinator supports Program Management and Launch teams by coordinating new program launches and managing changes at the manufacturing facility, from development handover through production implementation. The position coordinates with customers, suppliers, and internal operations, engineering, and launch teams to integrate changes and new products into production and provide the launch coordination team with the information and guidance it needs. The role helps maintain a safe, compliant, and quality-focused manufacturing environment; leads change-management activities and detailed timing plans; tracks production bill-of-material requirements, parts, tools, orders, inventory, and build milestones; and communicates risks, barriers, and recovery plans. It also supports special build events, purchase orders, system demand and revision updates, launch KPIs, and process improvements. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field, completed or in progress, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. The position calls for project and time management, change management, analytical problem-solving, collaboration and leadership, attention to detail, adaptability, customer focus, negotiation skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel. Automotive or seating experience, ERP/MRP familiarity, supply-chain knowledge, and lean manufacturing experience are preferred. Work is performed in an office atmosphere with substantial manufacturing-floor exposure. The physical demands include frequent standing and/or sitting, handling objects and controls, reaching, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, communicating and hearing, occasional-to-regular lifting up to 50 pounds, and operating or becoming certified to operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field, completed or in progress, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders, prioritizing competing launch and ramp-up activities, working independently, and meeting tight deadlines.
Ability to lead and manage changes during new product launches and process modifications.
Ability to analyze complex data and conflicting schedules, anticipate risks proactively, and apply structured problem-solving and continuous-improvement principles.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to promote accountability and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Accuracy in managing material requirements, specifications, and documentation.
Dependability and flexibility to address supply disruptions, project changes, and other business needs, including working outside normal business hours when required.
Commitment to providing quality, timely support to internal teams and external customers.
Ability to negotiate supplier and vendor terms, lead times, and delivery schedules.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

Automotive industry experience, preferably supporting OEM Tier 1 launch programs and automotive seating products, with knowledge of seating components and assembly processes.
Experience building and maintaining customer relationships, supporting customer requirements, and coordinating commercial activities such as invoicing and collaboration with Finance.
Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems and familiarity with MRP software and other process and data-management tools.
Understanding of procurement, inventory management, manufacturing processes, and logistics.
Familiarity with applicable supply-chain and manufacturing standards, regulations, and best practices.
Understanding of lean principles and methods to optimize inventory and reduce waste.
Ability to develop innovative solutions to product launch challenges.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe work environment and comply with Environmental, Health, and Safety policies and procedures.
Maintain compliance with IATF 16949 requirements, applicable procedures, and documentation, and recommend procedural improvements when appropriate.
Support and proactively lead change-management activities to meet customer and Magna Seating milestones and program objectives.
Control the production Bill of Materials so component requirements for each build event or phase are clear and aligned with engineering and program management.
Coordinate supplier engineering changes and revision-level changes, aligning EDI and breakpoint timing with internal cross-functional teams.
Identify and communicate barriers to program milestones and develop recovery plans to address them.
Coordinate with functional disciplines and departments to obtain program support.
Lead timing plans for engineering changes and track the status and location of tools for new parts and engineering changes.
Track and publish required part levels for each build phase, upcoming build phases, related milestones, and order status by part number.
Track and communicate special build events and their requirements.
Provide inputs and guidance to the Launch Coordination Team and regularly communicate upcoming activities and current projects.
Track special seat-build materials, confirm parts are in-house, and maintain organized spreadsheets.
Create purchase orders as needed for special parts, pre-series parts, or other requirements.
Confirm part inventory and locations ahead of build events to ensure required quantities are available.
Support launch and materials teams in adjusting system demands to the correct revision levels.
Track and maintain change-management KPIs as defined by leadership.
Participate in projects supporting program requirements as directed by launch management.
Propose departmental and process improvements to support company performance and customer expectations.
Demonstrate respectful and professional conduct, attend required meetings and training, complete assigned training on time, and perform other duties supporting plant operations and business objectives.