JIS Launch Project Manager

As JIS Launch Manager, you will coordinate project launches and organize project activities to promote an orderly startup aligned with operational needs.

1. Project launch and startup

• Actively participate in the implementation of the JIS operation within the customer's facilities.
• Define the layout, material flows, and operational processes.
• Design operating procedures and work standards.
• Implement monitoring and control indicators for the operation.
• Guarantee the correct integration between planning and production systems.
• Participate in testing, validation, ramp-up, and program stabilization.

2. JIS sequencing and logistics management

• Coordinate the daily receipt of production programs and vehicle manufacturing sequences.
• Manage EDI flows between the customer and the production plant.
• Translate the customer's scheduling into manufacturing, shipping, and sequencing needs.
• Coordinate component manufacturing and shipping with the plant.
• Guarantee Just In Sequence supply to the assembly line.
• Manage contingencies, sequence deviations, and production changes.

3. Operational management

• Supervise the daily activity of the sequencing facility.
• Lead the local operational team.
• Ensure compliance with service, quality, and productivity KPIs.
• Perform monitoring of inventories, traceability, and material control.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing tools oriented toward eliminating waste and improving efficiency.

4. Quality and continuous improvement

• Lead the resolution of customer incidents.
• Address claims and deviations detected on the line.
• Implement corrective and preventive measures.
• Define and implement poka-yokes and error prevention systems.
• Coordinate actions with the Customer Quality, Production, and Logistics departments.
• Participate in audits, process reviews, and root cause analysis.

5. Customer relationship management

• Act as a permanent representative.
• Maintain a daily relationship with the customer's Production, Material Planning, Logistics, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering departments.
• Participate in operational and follow-up meetings.
• Manage escalations and critical incidents.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and compliance with committed service levels.

• Experience in automotive and JIT or JIS.
• Important company linked to the automotive sector.

The selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Technical university degree, preferably in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Organization Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Relevant experience in the automotive sector.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Just In Sequence (JIS) and Just In Time (JIT) operations.
• Experience managing sequencing processes for automotive manufacturers (OEMs).
• Knowledge of EDI, production planning, and logistics management.
• Experience in industrial launches, industrialization, or the startup of new operations.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Experience in structured problem analysis and resolution.
• Ability to interact effectively with multiple functional areas: Production, Quality, Logistics, Engineering, and Customer.
• Operational English level to work in international environments.