Launch Manager -

• Manage production workflow for one or multiple launch commodities.
• Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay.
• Manage Plant Continuous improvement events and activities.
• Manage packaging activities.
• Determine manpower, equipment, and raw materials needed to cover launch production phase.
• Monitor jobs to ensure they will finish on time and within budget.
• Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption.
• Obtain output information (number of finished products, percentage of defectives etc.).
• Collaborate with Injection Molding, Paint, Assembly, quality control, warehouse and other departments and staff to achieve targets/goals.
• Communication to the customer of status of shipment and transit information as required.
• Responsible to schedule and ensure shipments leave SMP on time to meet due dates and customer satisfaction .
• Input of purchase orders to SAP and full fill manual orders.
• Support preparation of SMP commodities for Cubing/Measurement and special orders for the PD team and local customer.
• Prepare parts for launch build events including Assembly and final quality inspection.
• Print, select and verify the “pick list” for special builds prior to the official call off from the customer.
• Build Pre-Series and special-order parts off line or in special development equipment .
• Train team members.
• Technical Writing - standard work, work instructions, guides, etc.
• Assist Product Development, Production, Logistics, Engineering, Quality, and other departments to optimize product launches.
• Off-Shift support and training as required to support new products and processes.
• Ability to travel to other SMP locations, customer sites, vendors, etc. Valid Driver’s License.
• Communication of shipment status and other information to the customer as required.
• Facilitate and participate in meetings.
• Manage inventory of pre-series / trial parts.
• Assist in completing PPAP activities (Run@Rates, etc.).

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing and must be familiar with launching products.
• Automotive experience preferred.

 REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Proficiency with Logistic & Assembly processes
• Understanding of cross-functional activities (departments like quality assurance, accounting, controlling & production)
• Strong Communication / interpersonal /conflict resolution skills
• Material Planning
• Project Timing
• Experience with SAP R3 or similar (Oracle, . . .)
• Experience with MRP/PPS Systems
• Experience with JIT & JIS Order Control Systems
• Experience with Engineering Change Control Processes
• Proficient MS-Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• 5 Why knowledge (problem solving)
• 5S's good command
• Familiar with OSHA standards
• Process, results driven
• Proficiency in English
• Standard Work Methodology (LEAN)
• Technical Writing Proficiency
• Continuous Improvement
• Packaging Experience

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Ability to manage cross-functional team .
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers and suppliers.

 FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:

• Location: Cottondale, AL
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, weekends as needed.
• Type: Full time
• Start Date: ASAP

 DISCLAIMER:This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.
SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.