Senior Launch Leader

Talent Solutions - ADECCO

Place of work
Nitra region
Contract type
full-time

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

We have an exciting opportunity to work for a new automotive Company in the Nitra region. We are hiring for the position of Senior Launch Leader.
The Launch organisation has responsibility for leading all launch activities into the Nitra plant, through co-ordination of all business functions. The objective is to achieve flawless product launches, on time, to cost, achieving quality targets and delivering to the highest levels of customer satisfaction. This requires interaction & co-ordination of Manufacturing, Product Development, Purchasing, Suppliers and the Marketing, Sales & Service activities.

Main Responsibilities:

• Role model a ‘Safety and Customer 1st’ mindset within the team at all times
• Lead, supervise, develop capability of and deploy the product launch team (Product Coaches) and technical launch team (Technical Coaches)
• Lead planning and delivery of vehicle build events alongside the Launch programme and Launch planning & Workforce readiness teams
• Responsible for the definition, coordination and delivery of robust training plans for production associates on Trim and Final assembly build processes to ensure the team is ready for production
• Responsible for driving the team’s performance via departmental scorecard
• Support virtual series builds to ensure parts, processes are designed for assembly, identify potential improvements and concerns to manufacturing metrics, challenge and escalate where appropriate
• Demonstrate a strong understanding and drive use of practical problem solving tools (e.g. 8D) to track and solve build issues

Company on whose behalf the position is being filled

Automotive industry, manufacture of transport equipment

We have an exciting opportunity to work for a new automotive Company in the Nitra region

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

University education (Bachelor's degree)
University education (Master's degree)

Language skills

English - Advanced (C1)

Other knowledge

Microsoft Excel - Advanced
Microsoft Outlook - Advanced
Microsoft PowerPoint - Advanced
Microsoft Word - Advanced

Driving licence

B

Personality requirements and skills

• Educated to a relevant Engineering degree level
• Understanding of vehicle quality and its impact to customers and our business
• Experience in leading a small team
• Understanding of PCPA scoring and assessment process
• 6 Sigma Green / Black Belt certified
• Understanding of Quality Operating
• Procedures (MQOS) and their use
• Experience of Automotive Manufacturing operations and processes
• Knowledge of PFMEA / Design for Assembly principles
• Experience in problem solving
• Ability to work off site at alternative locations, including overseas for periods of 4-12 weeks during launch phases
• Business proficient in English – verbal and written

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Brief description of the company

Talent Solutions has been operating in Slovakia since 2002, and it has built a network of nine branches and onsite offices throughout the country.

Talent Solutions has proven to be a flexible and unbiased company with respect for the specific characteristics and requirements of the Slovak job market, without compromising on the quality of services.

Even after many years on the market, we have not deviated from our mission to anticipate our clients’ needs and adhere to the highest standards that guarantee individual effective solutions.

Number of employees

50-99 employees
ID: 2539294  Dátum zverejnenia: 2.8.2016