Launch Manager
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Job Location:
Spring Lake, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22-08-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description:
GENERAL SUMMARY:
As a key member of the plant leadership team the Launch Manager is responsible for driving strategic direction and execution of all new business and product launches. This role leads cross-functional teams aligns launch activities with organizational goals and ensures that all deliverables meet or exceed company and customer expectations. The Launch Manager is a visible leader championing operational excellence innovation and continuous improvement throughout the plant.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Strategic Leadership: Provide vision and leadership for all launch activities ensuring alignment with plant and corporate strategy. Serve as a key advisor to the Plant Manager and executive team on launch readiness risk mitigation and resource allocation.
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Lead mentor and develop high-performing teams across engineering manufacturing quality and supply chain to deliver successful launches. Foster a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Program Management: Oversee the quoting-to-launch process ensuring all activities are executed with precision timeliness and financial discipline. Manage complex program timelines and resolve critical issues impacting launch success.
- Process Innovation: Champion the development and implementation of advanced manufacturing methods equipment and processes. Drive adoption of lean principles digital tools and best practices to optimize efficiency and quality.
- Customer Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for customers during launch phases. Ensure customer requirements are understood communicated and met. Lead critical events such as run-at-rate PPAP and MRDs
- Operational Excellence: Ensure all manufacturing and process engineering documentation is created updated and maintained to the highest standards. Oversee preventive maintenance process flow diagrams PFMEA and tooling authorization.
- Continuous Improvement: Apply statistical methods and data-driven decision-making to solve problems and drive improvements. Lead cost reduction initiatives and support ISO 9001 & IATF 16949 certification efforts.
- Safety & Compliance: Uphold and advance health safety and housekeeping standards. Ensure compliance with all corporate and plant-level policies and regulations.
REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelors degree in manufacturing or industrial engineering or related field
- 8 years in manufacturing or program management in the production environment
- Demonstrated success in leading complex product launches and cross-functional teams
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Strategic thinking and leadership
- Advanced knowledge of lean manufacturing and process optimization
- Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Proficiency in project management and digital manufacturing tools (Word Excel Project AutoCAD)
REQUIRED DECISION-MAKING AND ORGANIZATION IMPACT:
- Must make decisions that have a significant impact on the timing and quality of the customers product.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
- Reports to the Plant Manager.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Manufacturing atmosphere with time spent on the manufacturing floor and in an office environment.
- Must wear safety glasses with side shields and safety toe shoes when on the manufacturing floor.
Position Type:
RegularAdditional Locations:
Additional Information:
Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race color religion sex national origin genetic information physical or mental disability age veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging. We firmly believe that a diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers. Because we recognize and value the range of ways in which people acquire experiences whether personal professional or via education or volunteerism we invite interested applicants to evaluate the key duties and requirements and apply for any opportunities that fit your experience and qualifications. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as certain state and/or local laws. If you believe you require such assistance to complete our online application or to participate in an interview you (or someone on your behalf) may request assistance by emailing with a description of the accommodation you seek. Application materials submitted to this email address will not be considered.Remote Status:
On-siteRequired Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Customer Service
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Math
- Employment & Labor Law
- Sanitation
- Leadership Experience
- P&L Management
- Mentoring
- Supervising Experience
- Restaurant Management
About Company
OUR INNOVATION. YOUR ADVANTAGE. Cooper Standard is a leading materials science and manufacturing expert headquartered in Northville, Mich. USA. We operate in 21 countries and with a global team of 25,000 employees. We develop materials, systems and components for a wide range of diver ... View more
