Production Supervisor – 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…

The Material, Planning & Logistics Supervisor position is a supervisory leadership role supported by on-the-job training, development, and opportunity for career progression. MPL Supervisors are:

Resilient

Detail oriented

Ambitious

Demonstrate high integrity

What youll do…

Coach Safety, Quality and Productivity to ensure objectives are met through following standardized work

Monitor Andon occurrences. Be the first responder as secondary support

Utilize process confirmation to verify that the line is running safely, smoothly, and producing quality parts

Support Continuous Improvement and coach problem resolution to the lowest level

Provide team communication and recognition

Build Team Leader and Team Member capability

Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks

Handle the basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents

Be responsible for the daily material handling functions for the facility and for the department

Ensure proper material flow from receiving dock, to warehouse storage location, to the production line feed location, to the delivery of finished product to customers

Provide direction and support in the allocation of resources in order to appropriately cover material handling responsibilities

Support Ford Production System and synchronous material flow through lean manufacturing practices

Lead and manage unionized hourly personnel

Ensure flawless introduction of new parts to production through proactive planning and cross-functional communication

Effectively implement the Engineering Change Process

Identify data gaps in CMMS (missed production counts, etc.) and take corrective actions.

Youll have…

High School Diploma or GED

1 years of supervisory in a Material Planning and Logistic manufacturing environment

Working knowledge in Microsoft: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Ability to work rotating shifts and hours, including nights and weekends

Required Behaviors

Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism in difficult and stressful situations

Two-way communicator who actively listens to hourly team members, leaders, business partners and customers

Highly committed to continuous improvement, while applying innovative solutions with a customer first mindset

Create a culture of safety and apply and implement workplace policies

Administer the CBA (collective bargaining agreement) consistently and effectively

Values different opinions & is open to ideas & perspectives from others

Even better, you may have…

Bachelor’s degree in operations, Transportation & Logistics, or Supply Chain

Safety and MPL experience

Six Sigma: Black or Green Belt certified

Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles

Prior experience managing a unionized workforce

Ability to multitask

Ability to work independently

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.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

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This position is a range of salary grades 6 and 7.

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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