Inteva Products

Launch Manager

Inteva Products$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong manufacturing background essential.
  • Experience managing launches and Lead Operations (LOE).
  • Proven leadership with multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Knowledge in lean principles and quality improvement processes.
  • Familiarity with mechanical concepts and technology application.
  • Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills.
  • Strong written and oral communication abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead operations launch activities to ensure success.
  • Develop tools to track launch readiness and metrics.
  • Adhere to the Product Development Process (PDP) for launches.
  • Oversee the Lead Operations and Industrial Engineering Group.
  • Mentor and develop direct reports within the team.
  • Ensure all program deliverables are met pre-acceptance from corporate.
  • Coordinate plant resource allocation and resolve cross-functional issues.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with stability and commitment.
  • Opportunity to lead dynamic launch activities in a key operational role.
  • Exposure to a diverse range of disciplines in manufacturing.
  • Development of leadership skills through team mentoring.
Full Job Description
Description

Lead Operations Launch Activities

Ensure successful launches by developing tools to track launch readiness to customer deliverables, launch metrics versus business case

Ensure PDP is followed for all launches, including MSD workshops and Zero Defect Launch process

Manage the Lead Operations and Industrial Engineering Group (LOE and IE) and Change Management Process

Develop direct reports

Ensure that all program deliverables are met prior to accepting the program from Corporate

Coordinate competing interests for plant resources (skilled trades, floor space, operators, CMM, kaizen team, engineers, etc.)

Resolve issues between the plant and outside functional groups.

Position Requirements

REQUIRED:

Strong manufacturing background

Launch and LOE Management Experience

Management experience of multiple discipline teams

Knowledge of application of lean principles, quality improvement processes, manufacturing process, and production management systems

Knowledge of basic mechanical concepts and practical application of technology

High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees and drive improvements

Proficient in written and oral communication skills

PREFERRED:

Previous launch experience (Tier 1 Automotive)

5-7 years' experience in a Manager's Role

Operations/Engineering Manager's experience in supervising hourly and salary personnel

Education Requirement
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Shift
-not applicable-

Location
Inteva Products, LLC - Gadsden Operations

Req Number
MAN-26-00014

Category
Manufacturing/Operations

This position is currently accepting applications.

About Inteva Products

Inteva Products is a global supplier of engineered components and systems for the automotive industry. The company's products include door systems, roof systems, latching systems, and interior systems, among others. Inteva Products was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, MI.
Learn more about Inteva Products
Size
15,000 employees
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