Job 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