Liaison

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary communication link between the plant, corporate teams, and external stakeholders.

• Facilitate customer and vendor interactions, including visit preparation, presentations, and follow-up actions.

• Prepare, distribute, and track key communications, updates, and action items related to plant operations and initiatives.

• Support plant startup, launch readiness, and production ramp-up activities.

• Coordinate cross-functional meetings, plant reviews, customer visits, and audits.

• Track open issues, risks, and countermeasures, ensuring timely resolution and follow-up.

• Ensure customer requirements, standards, and expectations are clearly communicated to plant teams.

• Assist with supplier coordination for materials, services, and operational needs.

• Develop reports, dashboards, and summaries on plant performance, launch milestones, and key initiatives.

• Maintain organized documentation for communications, compliance, and operational records.

• Support leadership with scheduling, planning, and coordination of strategic activities.

• Ensure plant operations comply with Adient policies, procedures, and automotive quality standards (IATF 16949, ISO, and customer-specific requirements).

• Support corrective actions related to audits, quality issues, or operational gaps.

• Promote structured problem-solving and clear escalation paths across teams.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 3–5 years of experience in automotive manufacturing, operations, project coordination, or plant support roles.

• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Experience in automotive plant startups, launches, or ramp-up environments.

• Familiarity with OEM customer interactions and supplier coordination.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, problem-solving methodologies (8D, A3), and quality systems.

• Experience working in unionized or non-unionized manufacturing environments.

Able to work 2ndshift6:30 pm- 3:30 am

PRIMARY LOCATION

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