Launch Manager

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The Position

 

Roche Diagnostics in Cape Town has a vacancy for a Launch Manager.

As the Launch Manager, you will be responsible for developing logistics strategies for Diagnostics Operations in Cape Town and Penzberg (DOZ).

Your role primarily involves coordinating the logistical setup for new product launches and supporting other projects, as well as facilitating DOZ sub-projects.

You will work in collaboration with project leads, project managers, the Project Portfolio team, and various MSAT (Manufacturing Science and Technology) teams to ensure the successful implementation of logistics processes.

This position is crucial for contributing to key milestones and consistently optimising process implementation to achieve project success.

Key Challenges


* Process Improvement, New Product Development, and Product Quality projects: Focus on enhancing processes and ensuring the high quality of new product developments.


* Support and align launch management frameworks and best practices across sites: Work across the Cape Town and Penzberg locations to standardise and enhance launch strategies.


* Support of Launch Manager and Project Portfolio Manager: Provide critical support to key managerial roles to drive project success.

Key Accountabilities

Project Work:


* Manage Cross-Departmental/Cross-Functional Projects/Sub-Project Groups: Lead diverse projects and sub-project groups related to logistics, ensuring seamless coordination and integration across various departments.


* Create All Logistical Requirements: Develop and establish logistics requirements for new product launches as well as manage changes efficiently.


* Provide Expert Advice: Offer specialized advice on logistics processes, procedures, and system-related options to ensure optimal project execution.


* Master Data Setup and Maintenance: Be responsible for the request, setup, and maintenance of master data in different SAP systems and other tools.


* Logistics Concepts and Material Flow Plans: Create, coordinate, and maintain comprehensive logistics concepts and detailed material flow plans.


* Functional Representation on Project Teams: Represent logistics functions within project teams to ensure all requirements are met.

Project Planning:


* Develop Project Production Plans: Collaborate with stakeholders to develop detailed production plans for project execution.


* Demand Planning: Forecast and plan the input materials required for projects to ensure uninterrupted supply...