Area Manager- Material Planning and Logistics

Description

As part of our Manufacturing team youll help build the world-class state-of-the-art smart vehicles were known our plants around the world were constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. Youll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this position...

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.

Responsibilities

What youll do...

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 proper salaried headcount and manpower is in place to support the business needs

Develop department objectives Master Schedule 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 etc. 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 proper compensation planning and performance reviews completed

Coach and counsel salaried employees as required

Develop action plans to improve morale within the department

Reports to the Plant Manager

Supervises two management-level direct reports

Qualifications

Youll have...

High school Degree or GED

10 years progressive manufacturing and / or material handling experience

Experience with high-level management of facility wide material handling initiatives

Experience supervising salaried employees including managers

Strong ability to interface 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 high-pressure situations when necessary

Proficient in computer applications (MS Office Suite)

Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in One FORD behaviors including outstanding interpersonal teambuilding and communication skills

Even better you may have...

Bachelors 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.

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor 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

Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments 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 Years Day

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

For more information on salary and benefits click here : position is a leadership level 5.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Shipping & Receiving,Inventory Control,Data Entry,AS400,Transportation Management Systems,EDI,Microsoft Outlook,Warehouse Experience,Office Experience,Dispatching,Microsoft Excel,Logistics

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Manufacturing

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1