An outstanding opportunity for a highly skilled Launch Manager to join a Leading Automotive Manufacturer in Bluffton, Indiana. The Launch Manager is responsible to lead all Operations Launch activities and will ensure successful launches by tracking launch readiness to customer deliverables, launch metrics versus business case and set up regular cadence of reviews.
Relocation assistance is availableQualifications

• Associate Degree required, Bachelor Degree preferred
• Strong Manufacturing background within a Tier-1 Automotive environment (highly preferred)
• Launch and LOE Management Experience
• Management of multiple discipline teams
• Knowledge of application of lean principles, quality improvement processes, manufacturing process, and production management systems
• Knowledge of basic mechanical concepts and practical application of technology
• Leadership skills to conduct workshops and drive continuous improvement
• Excellent problem solving skills
• AutoCAD experience

Duties

• Ensure PDP process is followed for all launches, including MSD, OSD, and Zero Defect Launch
• Manage the Lead Operations Engineering Group (LOE) and Change Management Process
• Develop, coach, and mentor direct reports, and increase overall knowledge of lean
• Ensure all program deliverables are met, and escalate issues in a timely manner for resolution
• Coordinate plant resources to meet all launch metrics (skilled trades, floor space, operators, CMM, kaizen team, engineers, etc.)
• Lead lean workshops and the continuous improvement process (Kaizen)
• Maintain overall equipment capacities for the plant

Reach out to learn more about this exciting opportunity today!
Zing Recruiting, a leader in the staffing industry for the past 33 years, continues our vision of ‘linking’ communities through employment. Zing’s dedication to the safety, health & well-being of our associates, clients and communities remains to be a #1 priority. Zing Recruiting is proud to be an EEOE, M/F/D/V, and we are committed to diversity both in practice and spirit at all levels of the organization. We encourage individuals with disabilities to apply for positions and will work to provide accommodation to those who need it.
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