Area Manager – Material Handling

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 were known for. In our plants around the world, we’re 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…

At Ford Motor Company, we are taking our Area Managers to the next level. This member of the plant leadership team is responsible for leading change efforts within the plant in order to meet global manufacturing standards. They will support employees by removing barriers to their success, and developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

What youll do…

Leverage 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 materials to support the plant manufacturing processes with production and non-production materials.

Drive Supply Chain Mgmt. scheduling, customers, and plant when there are production critical supply issues. Prioritize key issues and allocate resources

Review and evaluate future plans for expansion and/or modification of the plant’s MP&L equipment, resources, and or future facilities to determine the effect on MP&L operations

Approve proper headcount authorization (hourly, salaried, agency employees) and ensure the proper structure is in place to support the business needs

Coach and council employees as required

Review future manufacturing requirements and recommend to the plant management the most economical work patterns

Develop department policy deployment objectives, Master Schedule, and Implementation Roadmaps

Assure Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Maintenance, Environment (SQDCPME) objectives and operating systems implementation

Assure that personal protection equipment, FIFO, PMHV, safety, ergonomics, housekeeping, etc. practices are planned and adhered to

Represent MP&L employees in local PDC and ensure a developmental plan for them, proper compensation planning, and performance reviews are completed

Develop action plans to improve Pulse, 360 Degree feedback, etc. from department employees

Interface with plant hourly, salaried personnel, plant management, staff operations, logistic carriers, and production suppliers

Demonstrate empathy and Gemba, engaging regularly with employees in the production environment to listen and problem-solve

Utilize lean manufacturing principles and processes to global manufacturing standards

Leverage performance data for strategic insights to predict early warning indicators, identify opportunities, make decisions, and deliver solutions

Achieve business results by Leading the development and delivery of KPIs, ensuring department objectives support the business objectives

Drive Continuous Improvement by eliminating internal roadblocks and providing the necessary resources to their teams to support problem resolution, resulting in cost/quality improvement

Collaborate with subject matter experts across functions/departments to drive innovation and deliver timely solutions

Lead transformation and change management efforts

Develop organizational capability through coaching and developing “Leaders as Teachers” at all organizational levels

Participate in talent strategies to develop high-performing, diverse talent and teams and ensure the highest levels of engagement and retention

Youll have…

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Material Planning, Logistics, Supply Chain, Material Handling/Packaging Engineering, Business Administration or Industrial Operations

Experience:

3 or more years of experience in vehicle assembly/manufacturing plant scheduling, distribution, supply chain, inventory planning, bill of material, change control, new model launch, logistics, material handling line feed processes, non-production stores or material flow

Broad manufacturing/logistics experience

Demonstrated tenure leading plant hourly & salaried personnel as well as plant management

Proven ability to present in front of senior management

Ability to teach Ford Production System principles

Competent in the use of data for decision making

Excellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to resolve diverse problems

Work well under pressure and to be able to work under crisis management when necessary

Validated ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in One FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

Even better, you may have…

Education: Master’s degree in engineering or technical field

Experience:

Experience with Fords material management systems (Common Manufacturing Management System (CMMS), CPARs, SMF, shipping systems (example PTO Outbound Logistics, VO sequencing, etc.), and other support systems desired

Team Manager/superintendent experience

Demonstrated fluency with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)

Strong analytical skills and quick decision-making capability preferred

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 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.

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This position is a leadership level 5.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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