Dana Incorporated

Manager

• Develop a standard plant launch process and metrics including launch dashboard.
• Support internal run at rate activities to verify installed capacity.
• Support customer meetings during critical launch activities
• Coach and develop plant Project Managers
• Monitor all design, quality, production, financial, and milestone timing needs of the programs being launched in US and Mexico plants
• Travels to plant locations, supplier locations and customer locations as necessary.
• Liaison with customer regarding program issues.
• Communicate project status and updates to NA Operations team.
• Responsible for extended support of operations, quality, or engineering beyond what a typical program would require.
• Participation in the Light Vehicle Global Launch Process for US and Mexico plants.
• This includes engagement and participating in the Functional Stage Gate reviews and approvals as well as ensuring reporting tools are kept up to date.
• Drives accountability throughout the organization, ensuring the implementation and adherence to project management standards and practices through execution.

Plant Launch Manager