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!
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 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 childcare and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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.
This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $72,480-121,440.
This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360.
This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.
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