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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. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

What you'll do…

The Plant/Specialty Manager position at The Detroit HVC is responsible for all daily operations in a high pace customer-focused organization. The Plant/Specialty Manager is responsible for but not limited to:

+ Safety, Denials, Quality, Grid times, On Time Delivery, UAW Relations, Transportation, National and Local Negotiations.

+ Relationships with Dealers, Parts Managers, Carriers, Supply Chain, Regional Hubs and all corporate support functions.

+ Managing and directing all of the workforce toward delivery of vital metrics.

+ Salary staff (including Traffic, Security and Inventory.

+ UAW Hourly Employees

+ Managing operational budgets and business plans.

You'll have...

Minimum Requirements:

+ 5+ Years - Knowledge and experience with Parts, Supply & Logistics (PS&L) Vital Few Metrics.

+ 5+ Years - Extensive background and success with building relationships and working with the UAW.

+ Extensive and detailed experience with Synchronous Flow Process (SFP) and just in time processing.

+ Strong Interpersonal Skills.

+ Dedicated, Passionate, Self-Motivated, Creative and Critical Thinker, Decision Maker.

+ Proven leadership experience to develop our future leaders for DPA parts advantage environment.

+ Have the ability to communicate effectively with facing dealers and sales regions to identify opportunities to maximize customer satisfaction and loyalty.

+ Ability to manage and direct the operation toward continuous improvement and Best in Class network performance in: Safety, Quality, Efficiency, Cost and Velocity.

+ SAP, MMP, SFP and other PS&L unique systems.

+ Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Warehousing and Transportation.

+ Manage to deadlines, timelines with high degree of planned and unplanned variables and complexities.

+ Interaction with all levels of management across diverse functions.

+ Drive for results, analytical skills, business acumen and ability to work independently and collaboratively with our partners.

Even better, if you have …

Preferred

+ Extensive Distribution Operations experience in the Daily Parts Advantage (DPA) environment.

+ Ford Truths and Operations Competencies.

+ BA/BS preferred

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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, vision and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care days, paid 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 Year’s Day

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

This position is a salary grade LL6.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD

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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**Requisition ID** : 48077