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We are excited to confirm the below opportunity to join our innovative and conscientious team:
Launch Manager - 12 Month FTC
Main purpose of the job:
To provide support to the Plant through the management and coordination of all launch related activities
Main objectives and results:
* Lead cross functional on time, on cost product launches
* Successful co-ordination of running changes
* Implementation and team adherence to IAC Project Management Systems
* Manage plant interface in support of Program targets
* Demonstrate an understanding of JIT/Lean Manufacturing System, general manufacturing, and application of the PFMEA/DFMEA/FMEA
* Write and follow up detailed and effective timing and action plans
* Foster an effective personal working relationship with all departments
* Direct cross functional team to ensure prompt responses to program needs
* Maintain IAC and personal credibility with the customer and balance of customer relationship and IAC profitability
* Interface and co-ordinate responses with IAC Commercial team
* Ensure Launch Readiness Reviews are complete and updated every month
* Launch Readiness Documents - identify and lead to resolution of key issues
* Ensure Phase Reviews are held on time, regardless of whether or not exit can be achieved
* Exit exceptions are documented and progress to completion is monitored
* Clearly identify and follow up issues requiring management intervention
* Maintain launch timing plans
* Continually update progress and incorporate contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies into master timeline
* Apply, execute and maintain function related Project Milestones/Timing Plans
* Any other tasks, activities and responsibilities that may be individually defined
Preferred Skills and Experience:
* BSc / HND in an Engineering or Business discipline
* At least 5 years’ experience in automotive manufacturing, ideally a Tier 1 supplier
* Proven experience of managing multiple projects from development to launch
* Proven experience of managing cross functional project teams in a matrix organisation
* Evidence of achieving results through focussed leadership and mentoring
* Evidence of effective budget management
* Excellent customer and Supplier relationship management
* Working knowledge of costing/quoting process
* Program management knowledge
* Knowledge of automotive development, drawings, production & logistics
* Business, commercial and financial understanding
* MS Project, MS Office
* Excellent organisational and communicational skills as well as a strong sense of urgency and an ability to work under pressure.
* Confident decision maker and proactive problem solver, with a hands-on approach.
* Strong leadership capabilities and proven management experience with the ability to work as an individual or as part of a team.
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