Launch Manager

Launch Manager
Elmdon Plant

Main missions and results:

• Responsible for all aspects of Launch Programmes, MY changes and Engineering change.
• Represent the Plant in Programme Events where required at the Customer and Internally.
• Ensure that products are designed in line with QMS assumptions and metrics.
• Ensure that adequate programme team support and resources are available on site from tool delivery through to PSW, Job 1, metrics achievement. Ensure that ELM functional teams are accountable for their deliverables to achieve PSW sign off to Phase 3 on time. Track and review on a weekly basis and report to line manager any gaps or failures.
• Support weekly ECR reviews.
• Always ensure adherence to Artifex HSE Policies and procedures.
• Report Weekly progress, opportunities, threats to Senior Managers.
• Run plant issue tracker and drive to closure (CCAR). Capture plant off standards and drive to closure.
• In conjunction with Programme teams and Plant Quality support AIMS deck, from Pre- production builds to Production intent to ensure that there are no PSW inhibitors.
• Attend WCPA events (when additional support is required from operations). In conjunction with the plant quality team, run a WCPA glidepath for the plant during launch phases and track issues to closure (this should include plant and customer audits customer).
• Capture all failure modes during launch and feed back into the PFMEA and control plans.
• Ensure all Control books are in place and updated/maintained during launch and handed over to operations in readiness for Phase 3 PSW run at rates.
• Develop Operator training matrix with Operations Shift Managers Leading Operators and Team leaders during launch phase and ensure operators are trained to correct levels.
• Support Start Up and Wash Up meetings at the Customer as and when required (to be agreed with Senior Managers and Programme Team).
• Run Launch readiness Reviews in plant and lead the team in closure of open issues.
• Update and populate Prolink with the required LRR documentation and plant overview.
  

Preferred skills and experience:

• Launch Management experience within an Automotive manufacturer.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate a diverse team.
• An understanding of new product introduction from all perspectives.
• An understanding of lean manufacturing principles. An understanding of modern problem-solving techniques.
• An understanding of EAPQP.
• A good knowledge on ECAR submissions.
• A good knowledge and understanding of the 18 Elements of PPAP (IATF).
• Experience in the Automotive industry.
• Strong communication skills.
• Customer relationship experience.
• Understanding of IATF 16949/ ISO 9001 quality standards.