Axalta

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Launch Manager Mission Deliver the Mount Clemens Waterborne Process improvement project valued at $10M in Capex on time, to budget and with zero production start-up or customer quality issues. The Impact You'll Make As Launch Manager, you’ll be the driver of success. You’ll bridge the gap between Technology, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Indirect Purchasing, Supplier and Senior Management making sure every team is aligned and every detail is accounted for. Your work will directly influence our performance to 2027 Budget, the resulting improved operational efficiencies as well as how our customers experience this transformation in our manufacturing process from day one. What You'll Do • Lead cross-functional launch planning for the project—owning timelines, deliverables, and risk management. • Develop and maintain detailed launch roadmaps, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned on milestones and dependencies. • Coordinate with all functions to ensure readiness across all channels. • Monitor launch KPIs (e.g., capex budget, project timing, production batch count & volume targets, Inventory targets) and adjust strategies in real time. • Ensure all process documentation and systems are delivered at launch as part of the project – process failure mode & effect analysis, control plans, AOP’s, Training Matrices, Preventative Maintenance Plans and spare parts. • Facilitate post-launch reviews to capture lessons learned and continuously improve processes. • Manage vendor and partner relationships to ensure smooth execution of launch-related activities. Requirements • Proven experience in operations—preferably in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. BUSINESS INTERNAL • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills—you can translate complex plans into clear, actionable steps. • Willingness to learn and apply project management and data analysis tools. • A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering results under tight deadlines Our Company: Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles. Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals. Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review. Recruitment Fraud Alert: We take candidate safety seriously. If you believe you’ve encountered a fraudulent job posting claiming to represent our company, please include a link or screenshot and report it to TA-Support-Center@axalta.com. 2 - Professionals (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America) Axalta is a global coatings company focused on providing customers with innovative, colorful and sustainable solutions. With more than 150 years of experience in the coatings industry, Axalta continues to find ways to serve more than 100,000 customers with the finest coatings, application systems and technology.