Launch Coordinator-Supplemental

In this position...

The Launch Coordinator will support/coordinate overall process for product launches, including ensuring delivery of product, key milestones, and product content.

What you'll do...

· Monitoring projects against schedule within agreed costs and in accordance with deadlines.

· Product transfers from external sites and customer requirements during product transfer/product introduction to ensure all requirements are captured in project plans.

· Manufacturing requirements and determine the appropriate manufacturing strategy in conjunction with the functional managers.

· Packaging requirements and appropriate packaging strategy.

· Coordination with suppliers/vendors on- and off-site to make purchasing decisions

· Validation activities for new equipment and process.

· Reporting on key risks and providing recommendations for mitigation.

· Milestone meetings and document meeting outcomes for follow-up by respective category owners.

· Compliance with required standards i.e. Health and Safety, Environmental and regulatory requirements.

You'll have...

· High School Diploma

· 5+ years of experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Even better, you may have...

· Automotive experience in a vehicle assembly plant

· Prior experience handling a unionized work force

· Safety and Quality experience preferred

· Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles

· Ability to work independently with limited supervision

· Past experience assigning work to unionized hourly workforce and holding employees accountable for following processes pertaining to daily work assignments in terms of safety and quality

· Strong organizational and administrative skills

· Ability to multi-task

· Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills

· Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding and communication skills

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!