Operations & Launch Manager in Coventry

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

Driving the future of automotive. We’re Lear for You.

Company Overview

Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Our diverse team of more than 165,000 talented employees in 37 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is making every drive better by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks #186 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com, or follow us on Twitter @LearCorporation.

Position Overview

Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, our future Operations & Launch Manager will be responsible for leading the Operations team in the launch of new programs and projects, as well as managing the existing business in line with the business KPIs.

You will be in charge of leading the Operations and the Launch Product Coach team to understand and deliver the program or project requirements from the design concept to installation and product launch. You will work closely with the Program Management and Design Engineering teams to understand the requirements for the Plant Operations team and manage the launch through all the gateway phases.

• Ensure program/project milestones are achieved.
• Define Plant Operations requirements from the scope of the program or project to deliver a robust process.
• Define and manage CAPEX and startup costs throughout the project.
• Plan and execute pre-production builds, including ordering new parts and BOM validation events.
• Ensure Lear Pro manufacturing deliverables are submitted on schedule.
• Review project progress with the customer and senior internal team.
• Report launch status at all program gateway reviews.
• Work with the launch team to specify and install all new equipment to ensure a robust process.
• Develop training plans and events for new processes.
• Manage multiple programs and projects.
• Generate timing plans for all launch phases.
• Ensure all product changes are costed.
• Meet all day-to-day KPIs in operations and lead manufacturing managers to deliver their daily tasks.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams.
• Ability to present to customers and senior management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Qualifications: Preferred:
• Automotive 1st Tier operational management experience.
• Project management experience.
• Proficient in Lear systems.
• Degree-level education.
• Project management qualification.

Why Lear

We offer a fantastic place to work, opportunities to grow, and being part of a company that places its people first.

What We Offer

• Access to learning and development opportunities.
• Opportunities to give back to the community.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world.

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resumes for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.