JOB DESCRIPTION

Launch Manager

What can you expect?

Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With 70,000+ employees in 29 countries, Adient operates more than 200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual foam, trim and metal components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. Our integrated, in-house skills allow us to take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, visit www.adient.com.

What will your responsibilities be?

Manage ongoing change activities of the plant, harmonizing of actions of different parallel running launches. Create execution plan accordingly and control execution.Leading project launches according to the Adient standard processes.Leading multidisciplinary teams at the plant as well as being the interface with the supporting departments like Program Management, Engineering, Sales etc. in central structures.Direct interface with the customer in terms of Launch related topics.Organizing and coordinating events related to new launches, such as Launch Readiness Reviews, Run@Rate etc.Planning and implementing all tasks aimed at and preparing the plant for serial production.Analysis and costing of plant costs for new RFQs.Planning and implementation of the new launch budgets.Reporting on the status of new launches to the Top Management of the organization.Managing the process of introducing changes in product and process.Maintain the Plant Launch Glidepath and drive the plant management team to achieve their milestones and deliverables.Plan and execute / support Launch Management Sign-offs and Process Sign-offs.Standardizing processes and documents related to new launches as well as the process of introducing changes.

Which qualifications are we looking for in potential employees?

Ability to build effective teams.Ability to view problems from a bird's-eye perspective.Critical thinking skills, asking difficult questions.Ability to prioritize tasks, both personal and team actions.Understanding scheduling and task execution within established timeframes.Knowledge of production and supporting processes.Proactive approach and problem-solving skills.Very good planning and data analysis skills.Good computer literacy, proficiency in office programs (MS Office).Proficiency in English enabling fluent communication in speech and writing.Ability to learn quickly and adapt.Higher technical education.Minimum 5 years of experience in a position related to production or new launches, including at least 3 years in the automotive industry.

Which benefits do we offer?

13 salaries per year according to company policyplant bonus according to company policy (currently 10 % of yearly salary)company car according to company policymobile phone according to company policyholidays according to the Hungarian legislation

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Adient is committed to equal employment opportunity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As a true global company, our leaders and employees come from various cultures across the world. Our diversity is a source of inspiration enabling us to achieve our goals and build an inclusive company culture.

We are looking forward to receiving your application including your salary expectations and your earliest availability date. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dagmar Sováková on +421 910 828 746.

PRIMARY LOCATION

Mor Hungary