New Product Launch Program Manager at Shelbyville

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

The New Product Launch Project Manager will lead all pre-production supply chain, timeline management, cross-functional team meeting activities on New Model Launches for assigned programs. This position will work closely with Design and Purchasing functions on up-stream activities for the successful transfer of information and schedule development. Will also be responsible to clearly convey issues and request help when needed to Executive Management. Also, communicate with both internal and external customers on associated issues.

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Develop, Support, and manage pre-production supply chain plan for all Joint Check & Vehicle build events in both Japan and U.S.

2. Work with Cross function team to develop and manage timelines to insure all functions are meeting target and working towards same schedule

3. Provide on-going program status reports to Executive Management for associate program.

4. Facilitate Cross functional program team meetings and report gap issues in Monthly Launch Preparation meetings and weekly New Product Launch Directors meeting.

5. Interact with all internal departments on associate deliverables and support activities as needed

6. Communicate with both internal and external customers on gap issues.

7. Manage ANPQP document flow to customer as required

8. Work closely with CK Japan on gap items and associated countermeasures.

9. Interact with selected / imposed suppliers to resolve delivery timing issues.

10. Track design changes and timing for all pre-production changes.

11. Perform other duties as assigned.

The above typical duties are characteristic of this job and demonstrate a level of difficulty and are not intended to list or limit the duties that may be required or assigned to an employee in this classification.

Required Skills

WORKING CONDITIONS

This work is performed in a general manufacturing and office environment.

Job Requirements

The incumbent must:

• Have a high school diploma or GED.

• Requires a Bachelors Degree in a related discipline and four plus years of related field management experience.

-or-

• An advanced degree and generally two plus years management experience in related field.

• Certification required in some areas.

• Have experience working with integrated computer programs and/or applications.

• Have strong communication, administrative and organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple projects and programs.

• Be able to pass all background checks and pre-employment tests, including any required drug test.

• Be able to maintain the confidentiality of any information s/he encounters.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Intermediate to advanced experience (beyond basic data entry) working with computer applications such as Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, PowerPoint, and other presentation applications and/or software.

Country: USA, State: Tennessee, City: Shelbyville, Company: Calsonic Kansei.