Launch Coordinator-Supplemental

In this position...

The Launch Coordinator will support/coordinate overall process for product launches including ensuring delivery of product key milestones and product content.

What youll do...

Monitoring projects against schedule within agreed costs and in accordance with deadlines.

Product transfers from external sites and customer requirements during product transfer/product introduction to ensure all requirements are captured in project plans.

Manufacturing requirements and determine the appropriate manufacturing strategy in conjunction with the functional managers.

Packaging requirements and appropriate packaging strategy.

Coordination with suppliers/vendors on- and off-site to make purchasing decisions

Validation activities for new equipment and process.

Reporting on key risks and providing recommendations for mitigation.

Milestone meetings and document meeting outcomes for follow-up by respective category owners.

Compliance with required standards i.e. Health and Safety Environmental and regulatory requirements.

Youll have...

High School Diploma

5 years of experience in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint)

Even better you may have...

Automotive experience in a vehicle assembly plant

Prior experience handling a unionized work force

Safety and Quality experience preferred

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles

Ability to work independently with limited supervision

Past experience assigning work to unionized hourly workforce and holding employees accountable for following processes pertaining to daily work assignments in terms of safety and quality

Strong organizational and administrative skills

Ability to multi-task

Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills

Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal teambuilding and communication skills

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!