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. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? 

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... 

There is an immediate need for modernization initiatives that launch new software/systems and extend risk analysis further into the horizon.  This is a dynamic role requiring the individual to manage the personnel and tasks that will be required to mold a new organization, while supporting our plant customers.

The successful candidate will have multi-faceted MP&L experiences, including logistics, supplier release, CMMS expertise, and related disciplines.  The mission of this role is to support existing Vehicle Operations (VO) plant production schedules, by managing potential supply gaps.  This is to be done by analytics using the CMMS and Ascent systems. Collaborating with the supply base, Ford plants and other internal organizations is also essential.  This role will require supply chain management strategic and tactical decision making that will protect production, at all North American Assembly plants, while reducing and minimizing premium freight.  Must be able to interact with all levels of leadership using data and analysis effectively and concisely.

You'll have... 

Bachelors Degree5+ years of expereince in Functional areas of MP&L (Supply Chain, North American Material Logistics, Program/Pre-Production Management, and/or Plant Operations)

Even better, you may have...

Proven experience of managing and delivering on multiple issues / crises simultaneouslyAbility to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources – both from within the MP&L organization and other key Ford activities Strong business acumen, coupled with drive for resultsStrong data analytical skills Extraordinary teamwork and collaborative skills Experience operating in a global environmentAbility to interface effectively with global senior leadershipFlexibility for morning/evening conferences, with other global regions and to manage critical supply issues whenever they occur

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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverageFlexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and moreFamily building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. 

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD

This position is a leadership salary grade LL6.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

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What you'll do…

Launch the Ascent and Pega tools, which includes (but not limited to) training, work instruction documentation, process development, measuring success, and flawless execution.Support existing Plant operating plans and schedules, without needing remix or incurring production losses (or altering op plans), thereby protecting daily and weekly schedules. Find efficiencies, in current state operations, that allow the new tools to expand the horizon for evaluating supply risks.Train and educate the team, by emphasizing a development mindset employees, who both internally and externally support the Fulfillment activity.Conduct continuous improvement projects that uncover and mitigate premium costs.  Find ways to improve processes and promote cost efficiency, with respect to, lessening the need for premiums, supporting established production schedules and leading initiatives in collaboration with the MP&L Logistics organization.Communicate with leadership on the dimensions of risk, existing issues, need for assistance and solutions to concerns Operate and track performance to budget, with regard to premium freight.Manage critical suppliers and their accountability to Ford's Tier 1 expectations and Global Terms.