PURPOSE:

Under general supervision this position is responsible for the integration for all new type vehicles at an automotive manufacturing plant. Primary responsibilities will focus on costs planning, ramp-up topics (e.g. ramp-up support, equipment readiness, ramp-up steering committees, production trails, measurement vehicles, lessons learned), participation of project committees and representation of all plant topics in the new type projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the premises and costs planning with the plant project group (e.g. body shop, assembly, quality, etc.).
• Management of the fulfillment of project and production targets and goals.
• Develop and implement ramp-up methods, standards and processes (e.g. transparent vehicle) in collaboration with the project teams from other plants.
• Implement and manage lessons learned topics (process, product and training) which are related to predecessor ramp-up topics and lessons learned from other plants and products.
• Serves as the primary contact for new type planning vehicles in order to ensure proper communication and information exchange between the American and German institutions while fostering a network that reaches beyond solely production and production planning.
• Ensure regular cross-functional communication between American and German entities regarding strategy, project schedule, product planning, performance and productivity topics. This includes regular communication with relevant project partners, identification and escalation of critical topics, and the establishment of other committees.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement interdisciplinary workshops and/or project meetings.
• Identify, present and implement “Best Practices” and “Lessons Learned” where applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field of study OR the equivalent combination of education and/or years of relevant working experience.
• A minimum of five (5) years professional experience in a production planning role or related area, particularly working and managing cross-functional teams and or projects. Knowledge of manufacturing processes and their respective standards.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to work in a team with high commitment and great flexibility.
• Enthusiasm about interdisciplinary thinking and teamwork.
• Business mind-set and ability to think strategically and business orientated.
• Interpersonal skills and abilities to deal effectively at all levels within a company and with corporate / external partners.
• Sound analytical and organizational skills, structured working approach.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal (Business fluent in English).

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
• German language skills.
• International Experience from working abroad.
• Project Management experience.

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.