Stellantis

Manufacturing Launch Cost Lead

Stellantis • $80K — $110K *
Auburn Hills, MI 48326In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Yesterday
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • At least 2 years of manufacturing experience
  • General understanding of assembly plant operations
  • Familiar with Body-in-White (BIW), Paint, General Assembly (GA), and I-status vehicle status
  • High skill level in Excel/Google Sheets and PowerPoint/Google Slides
  • Creative problem solver for report streamlining
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, especially BIW, Paint, and GA

Responsibilities

  • Drive continuous improvement by collaborating with the Global Launch Cost team
  • Lead coordination with the MCE team to establish North American launch costs
  • Facilitate executive-level validation meetings with senior leadership
  • Champion new processes by engaging and aligning MCE leads
  • Orchestrate cross-functional efforts for annual budgeting activities
  • Conduct launch cost training sessions for teams and stakeholders
  • Act as the primary contact for North American launch cost inquiries

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Engagement with senior leadership and exposure to executive decision-making
  • Variety in tasks including training, presentations, and cost analysis
  • Flexible working hours during critical reporting periods
Full Job Description
The Manufacturing Launch Cost Lead is responsible for planning and providing Manufacturing volume scenarios for Assembly plants.

These duties include:
  • Drive continuous improvement by collaborating with the Global Launch Cost team on process and standards
  • Lead coordination with MCE team to establish North American launch cost for new program initiatives
  • Facilitate executive-level validation meetings with senior leadership
  • Champion adoption of new processes by engaging and aligning MCE leads
  • Orchestrate cross-functional efforts, including Manufacturing Finance, for annual budgeting activities
  • Conduct launch cost training sessions for teams and stakeholders
  • Act as the primary point of contact for all North American launch cost inquiries
  • Develop high-level cost estimates to support make vs. buy decision-making
  • Creating calendar proposals based on program volume changes, potentially increasing or decreasing
  • Developing leadership presentations and/or proposals for current year plus one
  • Working with Supply Chain, MLM, Plant Production, and various other groups to assure proposals and plans are feasible and the most cost-effective way for manufacturing to operate in the current year
  • End of Month, End of Quarter, and End of Half will be critical to support flexible working hours to assure reports and information are completed on time


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience
  • General understanding of how an assembly plant operates
  • Vehicle Status as it moves through Body-in-White (BIW), Paint, General Assembly (GA) and I-status
  • High skill level in Excel (Google Sheets) and PowerPoint (Google Slides) is required
  • Creative thinker required to streamline reports and minimize data entry
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes with a focus on Body in White (BIW), Paint, General Assembly, Quality
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills
  • Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office PowerPoint (Google Slides) and Excel (Google Sheets)
  • Strong organizational/project management skills
  • Self-Motivated and able to successfully achieve results under time pressure

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, data analytics, finance or manufacturing related field
  • Power Bi, Qlik sense, Power Apps
  • Advanced analytical tools, AI tools

About Stellantis

Stellantis is a multinational automotive manufacturer formed in 2021 by the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA. The company designs, produces, and sells a wide range of vehicles under various brands, including Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroen, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, and Vauxhall. Stellantis operates in over 130 countries and has 14 brands in its portfolio. The company is committed to sustainable mobility and has set ambitious targets for reducing its carbon footprint and increasing the share of electric vehicles in its sales.
Learn more about Stellantis
Size
400,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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