Launch Manager

US-Farathan; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Farathane in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Launch Manager to oversee all internal requirements for new and modified product launches, from quote acceptance through part approval. You will coordinate planning and development, act as the primary liaison between Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, Customer Service and Quality, and ensure on-time delivery and quality.

The role requires five years of project management experience, a BS in Engineering or related field, PMP preferred, and plastics

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years’ practical work experience in project management.
• PMP certification preferred.
• BS degree in Engineering (or related discipline) or education/experience equivalency.
• Experience in plastics manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written skills.
• Strong analytical and statistical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player and a team builder.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the planning, development and launch of new projects.
• Primary liaison between Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, Customer Service and Quality.
• Develops project requirements.
• Manages the operating program inputs: project planning, logistics, operations management and financial performance.
• Manages and communicates customer’s product quality, on-time delivery, configuration and inventory requirements.
• Prepares customer required daily/weekly/monthly reports.
• Manages multiple projects with multiple tasks in a fast paced industry.
• Recommends continuous improvements on new program launches.
• Supports projects by interfacing and coordinating between the customer, purchasing, production, engineering and quality.
• Design and implement new product introduction process.
• Assist with getting process and engineering documents through quality system in a timely manner.
• Adhere to and ensure compliance with Quality System SOPs, work instructions, drawings and ISO requirements.
• Establishes budget and timeline for all approved projects and is responsible for regularly communicating progress against project timeline to all project stakeholders.
• Conducts regular meetings with all project stakeholders to ensure proper focus remains on the project, its deliverables and expected results.
• Drives the implementation and production approval of new plant and equipment and/or production tooling into the production environment.
• Responsible for generating all required paperwork associated with plant and equipment and/or production tooling projects and getting it approved to company ISO and quality standards.
• All other duties as assigned by the general manager.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

Education/experience equivalency

Tools

PMP Certification

Job description

Diversity is an integral part of our corporate culture and success at USF. We welcome all individuals.

Summary:

Launch Manager will oversee and coordinate all internal requirements for the launch of new and modified products and is responsible for managing all aspects of the new product launch. This dynamic individual will manage new programs and designs from the receipt of quote acceptance through part approval; and will maintain ultimate responsibility for program success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the planning, development and launch of new projects.
• Primary liaison between Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, Customer Service and Quality.
• Develops project requirements.
• Manages the operating program inputs: project planning, logistics, operations management and financial performance.
• Manages and communicates customer’s product quality, on-time delivery, configuration and inventory requirements.
• Prepares customer required daily/weekly/monthly reports.
• Manages multiple projects with multiple tasks in a fast paced industry.
• Recommends continuous improvements on new program launches.
• Supports projects by interfacing and coordinating between the customer, purchasing, production, engineering and quality.
• Design and implement new product introduction process.
• Assist with getting process and engineering documents through quality system in a timely manner.
• Adhere to and ensure compliance with Quality System SOPs, work instructions, drawings and ISO requirements.
• Establishes budget and timeline for all approved projects and is responsible for regularly communicating progress against project timeline to all project stakeholders.
• Conducts regular meetings with all project stakeholders to ensure proper focus remains on the project, its deliverables and expected results.
• Drives the implementation and production approval of new plant and equipment and/or production tooling into the production environment.
• Responsible for generating all required paperwork associated with plant and equipment and/or production tooling projects and getting it approved to company ISO and quality standards.
• All other duties as assigned by the general manager.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years’ practical work experience in project management.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• BS degree in Engineering (or related discipline) or education/experience equivalency.
• Experience in plastics manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written skills.
• Strong analytical and statistical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player and a team builder.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear. Ability to lift 5-25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These conditions include while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee must not wear any loose-fitting clothing that may get in the way of the moving machinery. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical
• Vision
• 401k with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Job Promotional Opportunities and much more!

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.