Launch Manager

Objective of the Position: The CTM Launch Manager ensure the industrialization, production validation and ramp-up of a new product/process in the EPU to achieve a smooth ramp-up regarding line output, launch costs, timing, quality and qualification of operators with the objective to handover a robust process to EPU Manager at Gate 5

Essential Accountabilities: The position incumbent ensures, that
?Lead the cross-functional launch team in the plant as industrialization starts
?Align task status regularly with Program Manager & Participate in regular Core Team Meetings
?Prepare, coordinate and track timeline for launch
?Check and coordinate component material required dates (MRDs) to support all product development and production builds
?Ensure reliable implementation of operational standards
?Ensure technical boundaries for changeover processes
?Collect & Monitor launch budget, including actual spending and report status at monthly basis to Controlling and Plant Manager
?Conduct production trials and assure delivery of PPAP samples and production ramp-up according to program schedule
?Address risks and opportunities with the program team
?Be part of EC team (CTM) as of Gate 3 until Gate 5 and manage all resulting Launch Management tasks
?Identify improvement levers for EC profitability and contribute to EC solution design as of Gate 3 until Gate 5
?Act cross-functionally in order to achieve optimized results in terms of time, quality, profitability and customer value-aligned with all CTMs.
?Production trials, PPAP samples, launch volumes and launch budget are on time and within cost and quality requirements
?Escalate conflicts when program objectives are at risk
?Ensure implementation of operational standards
?Ensure communication regarding skill requirements, training, required headcount, handling of new technologies etc. to the corresponding departments
?Ensure alignment of all required functions to setup a successful launch ?incl. plant management
?Release production layout.

Secondary Accountabilities: The position incumbent ensures, that
?Conduct all business related activities for, and on the behalf of, Eberspaecher within the limits of applicable local, state, and federal legal requirements.
?Provide support to, and compliance with, all local and corporate Eberspaecher Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures and other HSE related requirements.
?Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and follows all EETAM polices related to TS16949 and ISO 14001; looks for way to improve and promote quality.
?Other duties as assigned.

Requirement Profile

Professional Background / Basic Qualification / Work Experience:
?Bachelor's degree.
?Minimum 10 years Automotive Manufacturing experience
?Minimum five years?experience with new model launches
?Working knowledge of APQP systems and processes
?To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office.
?To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in SAP.

Technical Expertise
?Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.
?Ability to apply mathematical concepts and operations, including calculations, percentages, etc.
?Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos, and write correspondence.
?Analytical- Synthesize complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
?Business Acumen- Understands business implications of decisions.
?Knowledge of continuous improvement of products for manufacturability.
?Knowledge of engineering fundaments, mechanical systems, automotive systems, and exhaust systems.
?Knowledge of federal and state regulations.
?Project Management- Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
?Strives to continuously improve expertise, knowledge and skills.

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