Plant Launch Lead: End-to-End Program Readiness

Stellantis; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401k match

Company vehicle lease

Job summary

Stellantis seeks a Launch Manager at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant to lead all launch activities, aligning Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to ensure safe, on-time, and within-budget program execution using SIS and WIP.

You will drive cross-functional execution, resolve issues, and lead both salaried and represented teams through high-pressure launch conditions, owning end-to-end readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of operations management in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Background in Quality and Engineering Management.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems, processes, and automation.
• Excellent planning, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interface effectively from hourly represented employees to senior leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making capability.
• Experience with continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing (SPW).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to lead under pressure.
• Willingness to work off-shift hours and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead all launch activities for Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, ensuring plant readiness for SOP.
• Drive execution using SIS standards and WIP cross-functional alignment.
• Deliver program milestones on time and within budget.
• Coordinate Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to achieve launch targets.
• Lead launch war rooms and drive closure of critical issues and risks.
• Ensure process validation, quality readiness, and workforce preparedness.
• Communicate launch status, risks, and recovery plans to plant and executive leadership.
• Provide leadership, direction, and accountability across all levels of the organization.
• Coach and develop team members while fostering a high-performance, results-driven culture.
• Build strong working relationships with plant leadership, workforce, and key stakeholders.

Skills

Operations management

Supervisory experience

Quality & engineering mgmt

Manufacturing systems

Planning & coordination

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership under pressure

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Stellantis seeks a Launch Manager at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant to lead all launch activities, aligning Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to ensure safe, on-time, and within-budget program execution using SIS and WIP.

You will drive cross-functional execution, resolve issues, and lead both salaried and represented teams through high-pressure launch conditions, owning end-to-end readiness.