Launch Leader
$120,000–$158,000 year
On-siteMount Crawford, State of South Australia, Commonwealth of Australia
Job Summary
Coordinate site-level change master plans across innovation, renovation, and productivity initiatives while aligning them with Operations master plans to minimize production impact. Represent Manufacturing during preliminary project definitions and apply GSUM+ change classification to define staffing and support strategies. Lead the Launch Team in executing standards, technology transfer, and training, acting as the escalation point to remove barriers for complex site start-ups. Manage initiative start-ups and coach site leaders in GSUM+ Standard Work Processes within a 24/7 manufacturing environment that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field
- 8 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or project execution roles
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and align cross functional teams
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Solid knowledge of manufacturing operating standards and ways of working
- Demonstrated capability to coach and develop others through change and execution
- Skills in operation management, leading change within a manufacturing setting, ability to develop and execute training plans
- Working knowledge of project management techniques—cost and schedule
- Must understand vague and implicit instructions and react favorably in all work situations
- Must be mentally adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people
- Must be able to communicate providing verbal feedback in a professional manner
- Must be available for nights, weekends and/or holidays
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree or certification in Project Management, Operations Excellence, or Supply Chain
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