Launch Manager
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Job Location:
Sterling Heights, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today
As part of our Manufacturing team youll help build the world-class state-of-the-art smart vehicles were known our plants around the world were constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. Youll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.
In this position...
The role of Launch Manager is responsible for the management and oversight of plant product launch. The successful candidate is responsible for delivering departmental scorecard objectives pertaining to people safety quality and flow; maintaining standardization while implementing continuous improvement actions while containing and communicating this role you will beresponsible for promoting a positive environment of culture communication and employee recognition.
Responsibilities
What youll do...
Validate that the plant launch staffing plan and budget are sufficient to deliver a successful launch
Select and develop the plant launch organization
Ensure the training of hourly and salaried plant launch team members is on schedule
Manage the launch team by providing direction and leadership prioritizing the day-to-day activities
Develop manage and deliver a plant launch timing plan with GPDS milestones and deliverables
Lead the confidentiality process during the launch phase
Participate with ME and Ford Land on final layouts detailed plans for installation or construction execution of plans and buy-off
Represent the voice of the plant during launch. Keep the plant informed of the latest launch status and request launch support resources according to priorities
Engage plant personnel in virtual builds and early build process of prototypes
Ensure operating system (SOS QOS DOS COS POS MOS EOS) requirements are implemented
Support the daily acceleration build targets until planned JPH is reached
Report plant launch status through GPDS integrator 15 panel NMP/LQOS assessment reports
Qualifications
Youll have...
High School diploma OR GED
Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office (Excel Word. Outlook)
Strong project planning mindset with execution of the plan
Solid organizational skills including proven ability to multi-task.
Solid verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated successinterfacingwith executive leadership plant hourly (including UAW committee) salaried personnel along with both plant and executive leadership personnel
Even better you may have...
Bachelors/Masters Degree
Five or more years working in the automotive industry
Validated experience with union negotiations
Knowledgeable in the use of data for decision making
Strong leadership team building communication multi-tasking and organizational skills
Demonstrated success teaching and mentoring teams
Validated success resolving complex and/or diverseproblems
Managing and supporting launch activities
A history of working well under pressure and able to spearhead crisis management
Six Sigma Blackbelt
You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:
Immediate medical dental and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
For a detailed look at our benefits click here:
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status or protected veteran the United States If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.
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Required 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
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