Launch Manager

Rebo Lighting and Electronics, LLC

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing plant environment
  • 3+ years in Program Management, Advanced Quality Planning (APQP), or launch management
  • Experience as a core team member in automotive product or program launches
  • Familiarity with automotive program management tools and structured launch methodologies
  • Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and automotive quality standards
  • Understanding of material planning and logistics coordination for production launches

Responsibilities

  • Lead plant-level launch execution for smooth production ramp-up
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute all build events, ensuring manufacturing readiness
  • Drive accountability across cross-functional teams for timely launch deliverables
  • Develop and manage production ramp-up plans aligning with customer demand
  • Identify and eliminate launch-related barriers impacting production readiness
  • Lead Launch Readiness Review meetings for validating launch preparedness
  • Monitor and report on launch budget and financial performance
  • Coordinate logistics and material flow for program compliance
  • Prepare and publish launch performance reports post-SOP for stakeholder communication
  • Maintain comprehensive plant launch dashboards for program visibility

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives
  • Matching 401k
  • Employee discounts
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Additional benefits offered
Full Job Description
Description
How about all of the above? If you're nodding, we are looking for you to join Team Rebo as a Launch Manager!
HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT
  • Lead plant-level launch execution by coordinating cross-functional and program resources to ensure smooth production ramp-up, achievement of cycle time targets, and successful attainment of program launch objectives.
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute all build events, including Run at Rate (R[redacted]) validation and pilot builds, ensuring manufacturing readiness and milestone achievement.
  • Drive accountability across plant operation, engineering, quality, logistics, purchasing, AME, AQE ensuring timely completion of launch deliverables and adherence to launch glidepaths.
  • Develop, implement, and manage production "power build" and capacity ramp-up plans to ensure manufacturing readiness and full capacity alignment with customer demand at SOP and beyond.
  • Identify, track, and eliminate launch-related barriers that may impact production readiness, quality, cost, or delivery performance.
  • Lead the Launch Readiness Review (LRR) meetings with cross functional team to validate launch preparedness and securing launch approval for production start-up.
  • Monitor launch budget, cost, and financial performance.
  • Coordinate logistics readiness activities in alignment with program gate requirements, ensuring material flow, packaging, and supply chain readiness ensuring compliance with program gate requirements.
  • Prepare and publish launch performance reports for up to three months post-SOP to communicate launch status, risks, and corrective actions to all stakeholders.
  • Consolidated and maintained comprehensive plant launch dashboards and reporting systems, providing visibility into program readiness, risk mitigation activities, and launch progress.
  • Drive accountability across cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of all launch-related deliverables and adherence to program timing commitments.
  • Support continuous improvement of launch processes, tools, and best practices to improve future program execution performance.
YOUR KEY ATTRIBUTES
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a automotive manufacturing plant environment.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in Program Management, Advanced Quality Planning (APQP), or launch management roles. Prior BMW experience highly desired.
  • Demonstrated experience as a core team member in at least one full automotive product or program launch within a manufacturing plant.
  • Familiarity with automotive program management tools, launch tracking systems, and structured launch methodologies.
  • Working knowledge of APQP,PPAP, automotive quality standards, and production readiness requirements.
  • Understanding of material planning, logistics coordination, and supply chain readiness for production launches.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating activities across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain functions.
  • Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to drive accountability across all levels of the organization.
  • Experience in team leadership or supervisory roles is preferred..
BE ON TEAM REBO, AND YOU'LL ENJOY
  • A competitive salary and benefits package with the opportunity to advance
  • We offer an inclusive environment that encourages diverse perspectives and ideas
  • Matching 401k
  • Employee discounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • ...and SO much more!

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