We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today?

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this position...

You will direct and control the management of production and non-production materials from the loading/unloading receiving/shipping docks, shipping/receiving CMMS transactions, line feeding up to the point of use to the production customer, which includes proper storage, material disposition, Hazmat, continuous improvements in PMHV equipment activity, removing scrap material, forward model launch timing and change control, synchronous material flow, marketplace management, onsite switching, bull pen management, container management, and industrial material.

What you'll do...

• Manage the business with policy deployment objectives, implementation plans, and proper accountability.

• Conduct department reviews, which include status and improvement actions for safety, quality, delivery, cost, people, maintenance, and environment (S,Q,D,C,P,M,E).

• Maintain departmental budget and implement plans for continuous improvement in indirect labor and all overhead accounts.

• Support Ford Production System principles through synchronous material flow and lean mfg. implementation.

• Manage the plant's Ford Customer Service and customer releases, production schedules, inventory, obsolescence, and supply chain management to ensure just-in-time material flow with no production disruptions.

• Develop and implement processes to ensure the practical training and development of department personnel and create developmental opportunities for direct reports.

• Administer salary performance reviews, reward and recognize, and address any needed corrective actions.

• Assure SQDCPME scorecards, policy deployment, Plant Operating Review reports, etc. as required.

• Develop inventory and cost reduction roadmap improvements for MP&L tasks.

• Identify data gaps in CMMS (missed advanced ship notices, missed production counts, receiving/shipping discrepancies, class 1 bailee transactions, etc.), take corrective actions, and act as a gatekeeper for CMMS access.

• Communicate Critical MP&L issues to Plant, Division Supply Chain and Scheduling Management

• Review, evaluate, and implement future plans for new programs, which may include modifying plant equipment, resources, and/or facilities to determine their effect on material handling operations.

• Provide direction and support to Material Handling personnel in material handling business.

• Support VCA, FPS, QS9000, SHARP, ISO14001, SOX, Hazmat internal & external audits as required.

• Work with our union partners to address any dept. issues or dept. opportunities.

You'll have...

• Bachelor’s degree

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• 3+ years of supervisory experience

Even better, you may have...

• Degrees in Material Planning and Logistics, Supply Chain mgmt., Material Handling/Packaging Engineering, Business Administration, Industrial Operations, Logistics, desirable

• Production System, Synchronous Material Flow, and lean manufacturing knowledge and experience for material replenishment desired

• Previous plant experience desired

• Knowledge of CMMS, TWOs, SMART, CPARs, SFR, OSHIM, is a benefit

• Having a long-term interest in Material Planning and Logistics career desired

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more

• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases

• Tuition assistance

• Established and active employee resource groups

• Paid time off for individual and team community service

• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day

• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

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This position is a leadership salary grade 6.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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Requisition ID : 35493