The Launch Planning & Workforce Readiness Leader (LPWR) role consists of the following:Developing a comprehensive training strategy, to ensure the workforce is prepared to launch the new model programs.Includes training for increased capacity, new product revisions and technology related to processes, facilities, tooling & equipment.Work in coordination with other plant personnel to implement training plan.Ensure Product Specialist Group and Tooling and Equipment Group programs are in place to support the launch.Support launch management team and staff organizations in developing staffing plans and training budgets for plant launch team.Interface with HR, Union(s), and operations management to implement selection criterion, process, and requirement dates.Prepare plant personnel and technology groups for their new role in launch by following established training programs.Implement, assess, and report all launch training and follow related launch tasks and deliverables.Ensure training specifications are executed by suppliers/OEMs, other providers, and internal customers to ensure effective implementation and evaluation of training.Ensure that appropriate training systems are in place to support capacity increase and launch training activities.Determine training facility and equipment requirements for capacity and launch training.Ensure spending of training funds is in line with budget given to execute training related to capacity increase and launch training only.Support plant in executing Federal & State Government funding sources to supplement budget for plant's capacity and launch training efforts.Utilize project management skills to manage training budget, related tasks, standards, timing, and resources.Utilize appropriate tracking tools (Example: MS Project, Master Schedule, Launch Planning & Assessment Process, for successful completion of deliverables.Provide process leadership to the plant team using established training standards and models.This is a management role position and communication with plant upper management is expected.Support ResponsibilitiesSupport implementation of corporate initiatives (e.g., Safety, Six Sigma, Launch, Quality) ensuring flawless execution of launch training process.Support organizational transformation and culture change initiatives.Document best practices/lessons learned throughout the launch for training related tasks, participate in documenting launch team lessons learned, ensuring organized, cost-effective process for launching new product/facility.Reporting RelationshipsDirect functional reporting relationship to Launch Manager Leadership.Matrix reporting relationship to Plant Launch Managers.

　　Position Qualifications:Bachelor's degree is required, with engineering background preferred.Experience in production, engineering and/or maintenance.Ability to work effectively with all levels of management, union, and hourly workforce.Experience facilitating and coordinating development of comprehensive training plans for manufacturing.Experience leading/directing/coaching manufacturing and maintenance training specialists within the organization.Experience in project management.Expertise in Excel and ability to effectively utilize MS Office software.Experience in supporting the development and management of a training budget.Experience selecting/developing training programs and purchasing technical training programs/equipment.Experience identifying and establishing required training facilities.Experience with integration of technical training within several areas of the organization.Strong oral and written communication skills.Demonstrated ability to work within a team.Strong analytical, problem solving, and organization skills.Ability to work