Launch Manager at Ford Global Career Site

Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Planning, Leadership, Communication, Organizational Skills, Team Building, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Training, Mentoring, Union Negotiations, Six Sigma Blackbelt, Multi-tasking, Crisis Management, Automotive Industry Knowledge, Microsoft Office Proficiency, Employee Engagement

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

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 Established and active employee resource groups 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 success interfacing with executive leadership, plant hourly (including UAW committee), salaried personnel, along with both plant and executive leadership personnel Bachelor's/Master's 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 diverse problems Managing and supporting launch activities A history of working well under pressure and able to spearhead crisis management Six Sigma Blackbelt https://fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD This position is a leadership salary grade LL6. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 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 status. In the United States, If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. LI-Onsite LI-SB7

Responsibilities

The Launch Manager is responsible for validating the plant launch staffing plan and budget, ensuring successful training and management of the launch team. They will lead the development and execution of the plant launch timing plan while representing the voice of the plant during the launch phase.