Job Description

Team Manager - Material Planning & Logistics

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrows transportation.

As part of our Manufacturing team, youll help build the premier, state-of-the-art smart vehicles the world expects from us. Within our plants around the world, were constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. That means were continually seeking diligent, driven performers who think creatively to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.

What youll be able to do:

* Provide MP&L functional knowledge, including new model launch planning, change control, bill of material, parts follow-up, shop floor scheduling, inventory planning, cycle checking, distribution, logistics, material handling, packaging, and industrial material to support the plant manufacturing processes with production and nonproduction materials
* Provides high-level management of MP&L floor operations and Production Control (office support) department
* Coach and counsel lean manufacturing behaviors and instill discipline in MP&L processes
* Meet material handling guidelines and regulations
* Review and evaluate future plans for expansion and/or modification of the plants MP&L equipment, resources, and/or future facilities to determine the effect on MP&L operations
* Ensure accurate salaried headcount and personal is in place to support the business needs
* Develop department objectives, schedule and implementation roadmaps
* Participate on plants senior leadership Operating Committee
* Participate with Supply Chain Management, scheduling, customers, and plant when there are production critical supply issues
* Assure Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Maintenance, Environment objectives and operating systems implementation
* Prioritize key issues and allocate resources accordingly
* Assure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), vehicle safety, ergonomics, housekeeping practices are being planned and adhered to
* Represent MP&L employees in local personnel development committee and ensure there is a developmental plan for MP&L employees, accurate compensation planning, and performance reviews completed
* Mentor and counsel salaried employees as the need arises
* Develop action plans to improve morale within the department
* Reports to the Plant Manager
* Supervises two management-level direct reports

The minimum requirements we seek:

* Bachelors degree
* 10+ years progressive manufacturing and/or material handling experience
* 1+ years of experience with high-level management of facility wide material handling initiatives
* 1+ years of experience supervising salaried employees, including managers

Our preferred requirements:

* Strong ability to collaborate with plant hourly personnel, salaried personnel, plant management, staff operations, logistics carriers, and production suppliers
* Strong analytical skills and quick decision making capability
* Ability to work well under pressure and manage fast paced situations when vital
* Proficient in computer applications (MS Office Suite)
* Successful candidate will demonstrate leadership in One FORD behaviors, including outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding and communication skills
* Degree in or related to Material Handling, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Packing Engineering preferred
* Experience in scheduling, distribution, supply chain, inventory planning, bill of material, change control, new model launch, logistics, material handling line feed processes, nonproduction stores, material flow, FCSD, production and material management systems desired.

What youll receive in return:

As part of the Ford family, youll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. Youll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, wed love to have you join us.

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.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.

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