Team Manager – MP&L

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…

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 mgmt., onsite switching, bull pen mgmt., container mgmt., and industrial material.

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

What youll do…

Manage the business with policy deployment objectives, implementation plans, and proper accountability.

Conduct department reviews, which include status and improvement actions for safety, quality, delivery, cost, people, maintenance, and environment (SQDCPME).

Maintain departmental budget and implement plans for continuous improvement in indirect labor and all overhead accounts.

Support Ford Production System principles through synchronous material flow and lean manufacturing implementation.

Develop and implement processes to ensure the effective training and development of department personnel and create developmental opportunities for direct reports.

Administer salary performance reviews, reward, and recognize, and address any needed corrective actions. • Review, evaluate and implement plans for new vehicle programs in the future–which may include modification of plant equipment, introduction of innovation tooling or electronics solutions, and/or facilities upgrades that will affect material handling operations. 2

Enforce Company and Plant Safety Guidelines. Position Duties (continued)

Provide direction and support to Material Handling personnel in material handling business.

Work with our union partners to address any dept. issues or dept. opportunities.

Lead team through Six-Sigma Processes with a Continuous Improvement Strategy.

Support Ford Operating Systems principles through synchronous material flow and lean manufacturing implementation. • Adhere to the Crew Rotation Schedule.

Maintain Administrative Paperwork

Commit to Servant Leadership Principles Position

Youll have…

High School Diploma or GED

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

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 is 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 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 of 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 child care 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 salary grade 6.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Requisition ID : 36916