Launch Manager

Job Description

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today? 

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this position... 

The role of Launch Manager is responsible for the management and oversight of plant product launch .  The successful candidate is responsible for delivering departmental scorecard objectives pertaining to people, safety, quality, and flow; maintaining standardization while implementing continuous improvement actions while containing and communicating irregularities.  In this role, you will be responsible for promoting a positive environment of culture, communication and employee recognition.  

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

• Validate that the plant launch staffing plan and budget are sufficient to deliver a successful launch
• Select and develop the plant launch organization
• Ensure the training of hourly and salaried plant launch team members is on schedule
• Manage the launch team by providing direction and leadership, prioritizing the day-to-day activities
• Develop, manage, and deliver a plant launch timing plan, with GPDS milestones and deliverables
• Lead the confidentiality process during the launch phase
• Participate with ME and Ford Land on final layouts, detailed plans for installation or construction, execution of plans, and buy-off
• Represent the voice of the plant during launch. Keep the plant informed of the latest launch status and request launch support resources according to priorities
• Engage plant personnel in virtual builds and early build process of prototypes
• Ensure operating system (SOS, QOS, DOS, COS, POS, MOS, EOS) requirements are implemented
• Support the daily acceleration build targets until planned JPH is reached
• Report plant launch status through GPDS integrator, 15 panel, NMP/LQOS assessment reports
  
  
  

Qualifications

You'll have... 

• High School diploma OR GED
• Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office (Excel, Word. Outlook)
• Strong project planning mindset with execution of the plan
• Solid organizational skills including proven ability to multi-task.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated success interfacing with executive leadership, plant hourly (including UAW committee), salaried personnel, along with both plant and executive leadership personnel
  
  
  

Even better, you may have...

• Bachelor’s/ Master's Degree
• Five or more years working in the automotive industry
• Validated experience with union negotiations
• Knowledgeable in the use of data for decision making
• Strong leadership, team building, communication, multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Demonstrated success teaching and mentoring teams
• Validated success resolving complex and/or diverse problems
• Managing and supporting launch activities
• A history of working well under pressure and able to spearhead crisis management
• Six Sigma Blackbelt
  
  
  

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. 
  
  
  

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

https://fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD

This position is a leadership salary grade LL6.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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About Us

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

About The Team

We build world-class vehicles in our plants around the world, constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. It’s our people who really make the difference. We encourage all of our employees to think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.