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. 

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 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 childcare 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. 

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

https://fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD

This position is a leadership salary grade LL6.

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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What you'll do...

Manage department forward model, engineering change control, scheduling, supply chain, inventory, distribution, stock piling, balance outs, and FCSD functions Participate in supplier capacity constraint management and resolution Support providing data and input utilized for manning, sourcing and operating plans decisions. Manage the plant's Ford Customer Service and customer releases, production schedules, inventory, obsolescence, and supply chain management in order to ensure just in time material flow with no production disruptions. Respond to customer changes, react to quality containments, shipping adjustments, and schedule changes as required. Recommend the most economical production work schedules  Communicate Critical MP&L issues to Plant, and Division Supply Chain and Scheduling Management  Identify data gaps in CMMS and take corrective actions.  Provide coordination when needed with external Logistics providers  Review premium freight expedites for improvement opportunities Attend the morning start-up meetings, communicating schedule updates, part availability, supply issues, and production inventory count verifications. Assure MP&L representation during quality campaign meetings.  Assure SQDCPME scorecards, policy deployment, Plant Operating Review reports, etc. as required. Support the plant's Time and Data Management and Policy Deployment objectives. Develop inventory and cost reduction roadmap improvements for MP&L tasks. Assure attendance and planning at monthly inventory meeting. Prioritize work on key issues and allocate resources Submit Plant Production performance to Plant/Division Management Support VCA, FPS, QS9000, SHARP, ISO14001, SOX, Hazmat internal & external audits as required.  Represent and coordinate the department GSR's career planning with the PDC 5 team. Coach and council employees as required on operational issues, career development, performance issues, gaining MP&L knowledge, training, etc. Prepare Production Control team meeting information  Create and review individual performance reviews twice a year with departmental salaried direct reports. Ensure all departmental employees participate in required training.  Manage gatekeeper approval for CMMS access to other users. Review Plant Procedures to align with the departmental procedures. Support/oversee the cycle verification program Perform Monthly Plant Audits assigned to MP&L Mgmt. Identify data gaps in CMMS (missed advanced ship notices, missed production counts, receiving/shipping discrepancies, class 1 bailee transactions, etc.) and take corrective actions.  Continuously drive for improved record accuracy and integrity and/or process improvements