Billing Administrator

SUMMARY: Direct, coordinate and assist in the planning, organization, control, integration and completion of plant based activities for new program launches. Maintain a leadership role within cross-functional teams to ensure a successful launch of all new programs while adhering to plant Safety EH& S, quality and NPIS guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Additional duties may be assigned as needed.)

1. Ensure successful product launches. A successful launch is:

• PPAP and SOP (Start of Production) are on time
• Milestones are all green
• Program is within budget
• Production quality and efficiency levels have met stated levels

1. The life cycle of responsibility is from project screening to steady state production and a successful project review meeting. Hand off is to production groups.
2. Control of Program

• Direct launch teams and assist plant management to ensure adherence to NPIS and APQP guidelines (refer to Corporate and plant procedures).
• Establish priorities, set goals, plan work assignments, establish deadlines and carry out tasks to completion.
• Coordinate and update launch plans (e.g. Gantt charts) for equipment and tooling purchase, labor requirements, work flow and process layout.
• Compile and update the milestone chart per P02_05.
• When requested, initiate (and when necessary assist with) corrective actions (using 8D format) for red projects.
• Assist program manager in coordinating and controlling APQP/NPIS meetings. Act as session leader when program manager is absent.
• Attend meetings with customers, present data and obtain information from customer to ensure a successful launch.
• Provide monthly (minimum) verbal program status reviews to plant management team.
• Maintain plant based BOS metric (projects on-time) and present at BOS meetings when requested by plant manager.

1. Product Design and Review

• Confer with planning, process engineering and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure safe, capable and efficient production methods
• Evaluate and assist in design changes, specifications and drawing releases.

1. Manufacturing Process Development and Implementation

• Responsible for all plant based aspects of new product development and launch.
• Confer with management, engineering and staff related to manufacturing capabilities, production schedules and additional production process requirements.
• Assist process engineers and launch team in review of vendor specifications and equipment purchase plans.
• Monitor progress of suppliers of equipment and production parts to ensure on-time delivery and correct PPAP documentation.
• Initiate, coordinate and check Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs) for program related equipment and tooling. Perform these functions for High Level CARs when required.
• Ensure flow charts, control plans, PFMEA’s, etc. are written for PPAP submission.

1. Employee must perform his/her job within acceptable safety, environmental, quality, productivity and performance standards as outlined in plant policies, handbooks and applicable work instructions.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide technical support to new launch and process engineers.
• When time permits, assist with implementation of TVM initiatives.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelors required
• 3-5 years of related experience in the automotive industry required
• Knowledge of manufacturing, fabrication and assembly processes
• Program management / project introduction experience
• ISO/TS16949 and APQP experience (as specified in AIAG manuals)
• Strong team building skills.
• Ability to write concise reports and present information to management and customer groups.
• Ability to define problem, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Be able to work with little direction (other than standard procedures), be dedicated to achieving results and be able to sustain high drive and energy levels under sometimes intense working conditions.
• Effective in directing and guiding others toward task accomplishments.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to present this and other information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Office environment – includes, but not limited to, artificial lighting, computers, telephones, desks, temperature controlled.
• Manufacturing environment – includes, but not limited to, artificial lighting, machine/equipment noise, some welding exhaust, non-controlled temperatures, and PPE
• Some travel which could include an overnight stay.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• Ability to sit frequently for extended periods of time.
• Ability to move about the plant in both the office and manufacturing areas.
• Ability to travel occasionally.
• Manual dexterity for computer work.
• Ability to communicate in an effective manner.