Launch Manager

The position plays a key coordination role across multiple business functions, working closely with the Project Manager to support the launch of new projects. The role is responsible for managing Operations-related aspects during the project start-up phase and ensuring manufacturing readiness for the transition to mass production.

The position reports directly to the Lean & Readiness Manager.

Main activities

• Appointed at the Kick-Off meeting as part of the project APQP team

• Responsible for the project planning, in allignement with the PM

• Participates in project APQP meetings, where:

1. Ensures the definition of prototypes (modeling), coordinated by the PM
2. Ensures production planning for the start-up phases, in line with the PM's requests
3. Ensures the presence of pre-series and series ILCs, created by Engineering under the PM's guidance
4. Ensures the implementation of Lessons Learned on all new projects during the APQP process
5. Develops new technologies together with the RID Manager and Engineering
6. Informs about the receipt of raw materials required for production ordered by the PM, in order to manage their progress in production
7. Informs about the type of product defined for the project

• Ensures the presence of tools/equipment required for production, ordered and managed by Engineering

• Ensures the readiness of the RDS/production schedule required for production (created by PM/Logistics) in terms of production, quality inspection, and shipping

• Responsible for defining new layouts and refinement of workstations between the start-p phase and series production, coordinating with the Engineering representative

• Responsible for production support during the pre-series phase

Education and Technical skills

• Diploma or Degree in a technical discipline
• Knowledge of Office 365 package
• Knowledge of both Italian (C1-C2) and English (B2-C1)
• Knowledge of production processes for saddlery
• Use of 2D graphic modeling software
• DFMEA/PFMEA analysis
• Workstation balancing
• Ability to statistically analyze data

Skills and abilities

• Ability to work in a team while pursuing personal and/or functional objectives
• Problem solving
• Internal and external customer focus
• Leadership and autonomy in managing assigned tasks
• Aptitude for change and proactivity in proposing alternative solutions

Workplace: Tolentino (MC)

Conditions : The position offers a employee classification with a gross annual salary of €37-45.000 in line with CCNL Legno Arredo Industria collective agreement. The compensation range indicated in this job posting represents an estimated average range for the position. The final remuneration will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, in accordance with applicable EU pay transparency and pay equity requirements.