Internal Logistics Engineering Launch & Execution Manager
Stellantis Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
8 h ago
Principal (10+ yrs)
Full-time
United States
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About the role
The manager leads a cross-functional team to design and implement material handling and workplace integration solutions for vehicle programs. They oversee facility readiness, equipment procurement, and budget management while ensuring safe and efficient launch execution.
What they look for
Logistics Engineering
Program Management
Material Flow Planning
Facilities Engineering
Equipment Design
Workplace Integration
Budget Management
Supplier Management
Process Validation
Data Management
Automation Integration
Layout Engineering
Launch Execution
Cross-functional Leadership
Kanban Systems
Simulation Studies
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience in material flow planning, facilities design, and new model launch execution. Strong program management skills, including financial tracking and vendor coordination, are required.
Full description
Overall Objectives:
- The ILE Launch and Execution Manager leads a cross functional engineering and program management team responsible for designing and implementing world‑class material handling, material flow, and workplace integration solutions for new, and mid-cycle action, vehicle programs. The role oversees Workplace Integration, Material Flow, Layout Engineering, and Facilities & Equipment for all Assembly Shops and ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality launch execution. This leader also manages program budgets for logistics engineering equipment and drives alignment across engineering, production, safety, and supplier partners.
Major Duties:
- Manage day to day activities for 10-20 team members (mixture of direct Stellantis and Purchased Service employees).
- Lead the development and execution of internal and external material flow strategies, including Plan For Every Part (PFEP) data management, EBOM alignment, packaging data, and supplier logistics coordination.
- Oversee workplace integration and layout engineering, including station layouts, sequenced part delivery and kit cell design, process scroll validation (utilizing internal systems), scroll analysis, and cross functional layout buyoffs.
- Approve packaging solutions, equipment selection, and as built field checks; ensure 5T readiness and resolve red station issues during pilot and launch.
- Manage Facilities & Equipment Engineering execution: budgeting, display/delivery equipment tracking, equipment design reviews, automation integration, procurement spend and sourcing, and facility readiness for ICT, Powered Industrial Vehicles, automated logistics equipment, and custom delivery/display equipment.
- Support material flow and storage design, including dock analysis, trailer yard studies, space planning, bulk and small lot storage strategies, and 3rd Party Logistics provider coordination.
- Conduct simulation and optimization studies for manpower, routing, slotting, and equipment utilization; support Kanban system data loading and pilot training.
- Deliver leadership level program updates, steering committee reviews, and cross functional launch readiness reporting.
- Oversee training development for material routes and operator/driver support.
- Evaluate bulletins, source packs, and supplier rack designs; support complexity reduction initiatives and make vs buy impact assessments across warehousing, transportation, and station readiness.
- Position will report to Director – NA Internal Logistics Engineering.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum 8 years’ experience in material flow planning, facilities and equipment design, execution, and installation, new model launch and ramp-up execution, production control systems, station readiness and execution, data management/visualization
- Experience with contractor/vendor management
- Previous program management experience, including financial tracking and reporting
- Experience in developing equipment bid specifications and purchasing coordination
