Liaison

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary communication link between the plant, corporate teams, and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate customer and vendor interactions, including visit preparation, presentations, and follow-up actions.
• Prepare, distribute, and track key communications, updates, and action items related to plant operations and initiatives.
• Support plant startup, launch readiness, and production ramp-up activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional meetings, plant reviews, customer visits, and audits.
• Track open issues, risks, and countermeasures, ensuring timely resolution and follow-up.
• Ensure customer requirements, standards, and expectations are clearly communicated to plant teams.
• Assist with supplier coordination for materials, services, and operational needs.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and summaries on plant performance, launch milestones, and key initiatives.
• Maintain organized documentation for communications, compliance, and operational records.
• Support leadership with scheduling, planning, and coordination of strategic activities.
• Ensure plant operations comply with Adient policies, procedures, and automotive quality standards (IATF 16949, ISO, and customer-specific requirements).
• Support corrective actions related to audits, quality issues, or operational gaps.
• Promote structured problem-solving and clear escalation paths across teams.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in automotive manufacturing, operations, project coordination, or plant support roles.
• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience in automotive plant startups, launches, or ramp-up environments.
• Familiarity with OEM customer interactions and supplier coordination.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, problem-solving methodologies (8D, A3), and quality systems.
• Experience working in unionized or non-unionized manufacturing environments.
• Able to work 2nd shift 6:30 pm–3:30 am.

Schedule

2nd shift: 6:30 pm – 3:30 am

Location

Normal