Launch Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Lead all new product launch activities from concept approval through production ramp-up and stabilization.
• Cook up cross-functional launch teams, facilitate readiness reviews, drive project accountability, and communicate status updates to leadership.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to validate processes, tooling, equipment installation, commissioning, and automated line designs.
• Manage process validation, pilot production, and manufacturing readiness protocols to meet capacity, quality and throughput targets.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and procurement to monitor supplier capacity, assess component metrics and mitigate material constraints.
• Collaborate with HR and Operations to coordinate staffing plans, standardize training and workforce readiness for production personnel.
• Develop risk mitigation registers, manage pot launch reviews for lessons learned, and drive continuous improvement launch processes.
• Perform full cycle leadership responsibilities for the department including interviewing, hiring, coaching, performance management and budgeting.

Job Skills

• Expert in NPI/NPD methodologies, advanced quality planning frameworks, and managing complex manufacturing projects involving automated assembly and testing.
• Strong project manager skilled at interpreting data, assessing risks, and driving team accountability in fast-paced environments without direct authority.

Requirements

• Require minimum of 7 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, operations, program management, supply chain, quality, or product development. Including minimum of 3 years leading cross-functional projects, product launches, or new product introductions.
• Prefer experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments, battery manufacturing, electrification products, automotive, industrial equipment, energy storage, or advanced manufacturing.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Launch Manager
Nearest Major Market: Atlanta

Job Segment

• Supply Chain Manager
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Supply Chain
• Engineering