Internal Logistics Engineering Launch & Execution Manager

Stellantis NV; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis NV is seeking an ILE Launch and Execution Manager to lead a cross-functional team responsible for material handling, workflow optimization, and workplace integration across assembly shops. You will drive PFEP data management, EBOM alignment, and supplier logistics coordination while overseeing budgets for logistics engineering equipment.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years in material flow planning, facilities and equipment design, and new model launch execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 8+ years in material flow planning, facilities and equipment design, and launch ramp-up.
• Experience with contractor/vendor management and program management including financial tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead 10–20 team members (direct Stellantis and purchased service).
• Develop and execute material flow strategies, PFEP data, EBOM alignment, and supplier logistics coordination.
• Oversee workplace integration, layout engineering, station layouts, and kit cell design.
• Approve packaging solutions, equipment selection, and field readiness for pilot/launch.
• Manage facilities and equipment engineering budgets, procurement, and facility readiness for ICT and automated logistics equipment.
• Support dock analysis, space planning, and 3rd party logistics coordination.
• Deliver program updates to steering committees and ensure launch readiness.

Skills

Material flow planning

Facilities design

Program management

Financial tracking

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overall Objectives:

• The ILE Launch and Execution Manager leads a cross functional engineering and program management team responsible for designing and implementing world-class material handling, material flow, and workplace integration solutions for new, and mid-cycle action, vehicle programs. The role oversees Workplace Integration, Material Flow, Layout Engineering, and Facilities & Equipment for all Assembly Shops and ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality launch execution. This leader also manages program budgets for logistics engineering equipment and drives alignment across engineering, production, safety, and supplier partners.

Major Duties:

• Manage day to day activities for 10-20 team members (mixture of direct Stellantis and Purchased Service employees).
• Lead the development and execution of internal and external material flow strategies, including Plan For Every Part (PFEP) data management, EBOM alignment, packaging data, and supplier logistics coordination.
• Oversee workplace integration and layout engineering, including station layouts, sequenced part delivery and kit cell design, process scroll validation (utilizing internal systems), scroll analysis, and cross functional layout buyoffs.
• Approve packaging solutions, equipment selection, and as built field checks; ensure 5T readiness and resolve red station issues during pilot and launch.
• Manage Facilities & Equipment Engineering execution: budgeting, display/delivery equipment tracking, equipment design reviews, automation integration, procurement spend and sourcing, and facility readiness for ICT, Powered Industrial Vehicles, automated logistics equipment, and custom delivery/display equipment.
• Support material flow and storage design, including dock analysis, trailer yard studies, space planning, bulk and small lot storage strategies, and 3rd Party Logistics provider coordination.
• Conduct simulation and optimization studies for manpower, routing, slotting, and equipment utilization; support Kanban system data loading and pilot training.
• Deliver leadership level program updates, steering committee reviews, and cross functional launch readiness reporting.
• Oversee training development for material routes and operator/driver support.
• Evaluate bulletins, source packs, and supplier rack designs; support complexity reduction initiatives and make vs buy impact assessments across warehousing, transportation, and station readiness.
• Position will report to Director – NA Internal Logistics Engineering.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in material flow planning, facilities and equipment design, execution, and installation, new model launch and ramp-up execution, production control systems, station readiness and execution, data management/visualization
• Experience with contractor/vendor management
• Previous program management experience, including financial tracking and reporting
• Experience in developing equipment bid specifications and purchasing coordination