Launch Manager - Country Tunisia

About the role

LEONI, a global provider of products, solutions and services for power distribution and connectivity in the automotive industry, is hiring a Launch Manager for its country office in Tunisia. The role represents the interests of the plant and country while balancing them with the project's interests, and covers the launch phases from GW20 to GW70.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in all project meetings and coordinate and drive the plant/country-related tasks (GW20 to GW70)
• Represent the plant/country, communicate relevant information to stakeholders and set up the launch team with regular meetings and resource planning
• Report work package and deliverable status to the Project Manager via project management software, prepare documentation for milestones, gate reviews and project reports, and follow up on the release of PAMs and Capex tracking
• Track equipment planning with the launch team and plan and coordinate sample activities (A, B, C and D)
• Prepare an operational concept based on department concepts and lead the detailed ramp-up plan, considering customer requirements and project team input
• Plan and coordinate run@rate, report findings and drive timely corrective actions
• Monitor and report ramp-up and KPIs (plant P&L lines, quality and delivery performance) and implement corrective actions
• Identify risks and opportunities, manage lessons learned continuously, and support the central team in updating standards
• Lead delegated responsibilities before GW20 and after GW70

Required profile

• University degree
• At least 7 years of experience in project management, engineering, production or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience
• French and English

Required skills

• Project coordination and project management tools
• Wiring systems and financial reporting
• Communication, crisis and change management, cost optimization and escalation procedures
• Meeting management, presentation skills and problem-solving techniques