Hiring: Launch Manager Company: AAON Location: Memphis, TN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:40:43 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Program Management, Project Management, Risk Management About the job Experience: •5+ years of experience leading new product introductions or major operational changes in a manufacturing environment; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. Required Skills: •Leads cross-functional planning and execution activities to ensure full operational readiness for new product launches or major product changes. •Develops and maintains launch plans, schedules, stage gates, and readiness criteria to guide teams through planning, pilot builds, and production ramp. •Coordinates material readiness, workforce planning, equipment and tooling preparation, process validation, quality planning, and logistics flow design. •Identifies risks and issues, facilitates problem resolution, and drives corrective or recovery actions to maintain launch timelines. •Prepares capacity, performance, and readiness reporting to support decision-making and leadership communication. •Partners with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, maintenance, and program management teams to achieve launch performance goals. •Ensures alignment between production needs, facility capabilities, and workforce availability during ramp-up. •Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: •Strong project management and organizational skills, including planning, tracking, and risk management. •Demonstrated capacity to analyze operational data, assess capacity, and interpret production and quality performance. •Skilled in facilitating cross-functional collaboration and communicating with both shop-floor teams and leadership. •Solid functional working knowledge of manufacturing workflows, production processes, and continuous improvement methods. •Demonstrated capacity to develop standard operating procedures, readiness checklists, and documentation supporting production launch. •Proficiency with spreadsheets, visual reporting tools, and basic modeling techniques. •Essential Mental And Physical Functions •Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex information. •Demonstrated capacity to adjust priorities quickly and make decisions in a fast-paced environment. •Frequent movement throughout production areas, test environments, and warehouses. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!