Akkodis is seeking a Launch Manager for a job with our automotive client in Kokomo, IN. We are looking for someone with 4+ years of experience in Product Launch experience with Material Flow and Material Logistics with an automotive background.
Rate Range: $40/hr to $45/Hr. (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)
Role: Launch Manager
Location: Kokomo, IN (Onsite)
Professional Experience:
6 years of professional experience, and 5 years of Automotive OEM, including Powertrain or Tier 1 experience
4 years in Material Handling, Production Control, Logistics or Industrial Engineering
Education:
Minimum 4-year University Degree in Engineering.
Technical Experience:
Capable of executing and teaching the following Material Flow studies:
Dock Analysis.
Storage and inventory Analysis.
Kitting Cell Design.
Work Station layouts in 2D / 3D.
Manpower Assignment / Balancing.
Mobile Equipment capacity studies.
Facilities and Equipment Management.
Project Budgeting and Financial Control.
Project Planning.
Basic Industrial Engineering Analyses.
Basic Supply Chain Analyses.
3D CAD expertise is required.
Working Knowledge of ergonomics and its application.
Experience in team team-based environment.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Station Readiness and Install
100% of stations are fully operational and bought off according to the production intent plan (see General Section)
Work with Facilities and Equipment and WPI / OTP Lead function to identify, design, and implement Minimal Material Handling (MMH) and Low-Cost Automation (LCA)
Ensure that CAD drawings are up-to-date and representative of floor walks and POR.
Data
Maintain and ensure all relevant Station Readiness Data in PFEP is up to date.
Daily maintenance of all Open issue lists, WPI/OTP/ELM Checklists, PFEP data, Kaizen Journal, Timeline, Checklist, Issue Lists, Lessons Learned, Best Practices, etc
Being a proactive member of the launch process and opening issues against other groups for topics that are detrimental to MLM Station Readiness, Material Flow, and F&E process then following up those issues until closure. This includes issues with the Rack and Container Teams, Production Control Teams, MLM Management, etc.
Review Best Practices and discuss them as an MLM group, prepare a list of opportunities for implementation and present the material Flow Specialist, Program Manager, and F&E Lead and Production Control.
If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at gagan.sharma@akkodisgroup.com or 610-735-8514.
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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
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