Senior Launch Coordinator

About the role

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What we offer

• At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies.
• We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed.
• As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects.
• Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary

Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.

Position Summary

The Senior Launch Coordinator supports the Program Management and Launch teams in coordinating new program launches and managing changes onsite at the manufacturing facility, from development handover through production implementation. The role coordinates with customers, suppliers, and internal operations, engineering, and launch teams to smoothly integrate changes and new products into production and provide the launch coordination team with necessary information and guidance.

Position Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure ongoing compliance with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with IATF 16949 quality management system requirements, including applicable procedures and documentation; identify and recommend procedural improvements when appropriate.
• Support all activities related to change management.
• Lead change management proactively to ensure timing and program team objectives are met for all customer and Magna Seating milestones.
• Controls the production Bill of Materials to ensure each build event or build phase has clear requirements for what level components need to be used and is aligned with engineering and program management.
• Coordinates with suppliers on engineering change and revision level changes to ensure smooth implementation of changes through alignment of EDI and break point timing with internal cross functional teams.
• Identifies and communicates barriers to the successful completion of program milestones to the leadership team on a regular basis.
• Develops and implements recovery plans to eliminate barriers.
• Interfaces with required functional disciplines and departments for program support.
• Leads detailed timing plans for all engineering changes.
• Tracks tool status and location for all new parts and/or engineering changes (tool change, graining, etc).
• Responsible for tracking and publishing the required part levels for each build phase.
• Responsible for tracking all upcoming build phases and ensuring that milestones are achieved leading up to the build phase to ensure all timing requirements are met. Including tracking the status of orders by part number to ensure that all requirements are on track.
• Responsible for tracking and communicating special build events and related requirements.
• Provides inputs and guidance to the Launch Coordination Team ensuring all team objectives are met on time.
• Uses effective forms of communication regularly to update the team on upcoming activities and current projects.
• Support special seat build material tracking - parts in house confirmation, through organized spreadsheets.
• Create Purchase Orders as needed for Special parts, pre-series parts, or other requirements.
• Support part inventory and location confirmation ahead of build events to ensure all parts needed for builds are available in the quantities required, noted in an organized spreadsheet.
• Support the launch and materials team with adjusting system demands to the correct revision levels to ensure change management continuity
• Tracks and maintains KPIs for change management as defined by the leadership team.
• Actively participates on projects designed to support program requirements, as directed by launch management.
• Proposes departmental and process improvements to streamline the overall success of the company and success in meeting customer expectations.
• Demonstrate respectful and professional conduct with co-workers, supervisors, and leadership.
• Attend required meetings and training sessions and contribute constructively.
• Complete all assigned training courses in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support plant operations and business objectives.

Required Skills and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related field, completed or in progress, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Project and Time Management: Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders, prioritizing competing launch and ramp-up activities, working independently, and meeting tight deadlines.
• Change Management: Ability to lead and manage changes during new product launches and process modifications.
• Analysis and Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze complex data and conflicting schedules, pro-actively anticipate risks, and apply structured problem-solving and continuous improvement principles to resolve issues and prevent delays.
• Leadership and Collaboration: Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to promote accountability and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and quality.
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy in managing material requirements, specifications, and documentation to prevent errors and omissions.
• Adaptability and Reliability: Dependability and flexibility to address supply disruptions, project changes, and other business needs, including working outside normal business hours when required.
• Customer Focus: Commitment to providing quality, timely support to internal teams and external customers.
• Negotiation: Ability to negotiate favorable supplier and vendor terms, lead times, and delivery schedules.
• Microsoft Office: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel skills.
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Preferred Skills and experience

• Automotive and Seating Experience: Experience in the automotive industry, preferably supporting OEM Tier 1 launch programs and automotive seating products, with knowledge of seating components and assembly processes.
• Customer and Commercial Support: Experience building and maintaining professional customer relationships, supporting customer requirements, and coordinating commercial activities, including invoicing and collaboration with Finance.
• Systems and Planning Tools: Experience using SAP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, with familiarity with material requirements planning (MRP) software and other tools to streamline processes and data management.
• Supply Chain and Logistics: Understanding of procurement, inventory management, manufacturing processes, and logistics.
• Industry Standards: Familiarity with applicable supply chain and manufacturing standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement: Understanding of lean principles and methods to optimize inventory and reduce waste.
• Innovation and Creativity: Ability to develop innovative solutions to complex product launch challenges.

Physical Demands

• Frequently stand and/or sit.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Talk, hear, or smell.
• Lift up to 50 pounds on an occasional to regular basis.
• Operate or become certified to operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in an office atmosphere with substantial manufacturing floor exposure.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

• At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success.
• Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously.
• We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters.

• Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team.
• Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools.
• All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

• Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
• If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
• Worker Type: Regular / Permanent
• Group: Magna Seating