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At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, you will...

• use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions

• build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future

• create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others

• be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.

In this position...

You’ll also…

I. Production Planning & Control:

• Demand Planning & Forecasting: Organize and plan material requirements, releasing purchasing plans based on orders and forecasts.

• Lead for BOBM Cell Plant Production Operation Plans (OP Plans). Develop Buildable and Efficient Operating plan for the Plant - Analyze free demand and work with Sales OTD, MSAP, Launch, Supply Chain, Constraints and Plant team to develop the operating plan & meet demand

• Ensure allocation accuracy and alignment with the Operating Plan

• Ensue PTP/PTS/ Release stability targets are met and develop actions plans for any issues

• Timely submission of the Operating Plan and ensure supplier release are published as per the agreed cadence

• Liaise with the Plant and develop catch back plans in case of losses. Update releases based on daily Production performance

• Liaise with MP&L OBS team/ NMP and provide accurate Assumption letter submission to sales capturing new launch and Balance out

• Ensure day-wise / week-wise scheduling is done in line with capacities and constraints

• Liaise with sales to get orders as per allocation and develop alternate plans in case of order shortfalls

• Responsible for MIS reports (PTS/ PTP/ DPR/ PCM reports), support release fluctuation analysis

• ERP System Support: Support the MP&L MRP Development and Deployment Plan through the Explore, Realization, Test, and Hypercare phase of launching SAP

• Manage the department's forward model, including engineering change control and balance outs

• Just-in-Time (JIT) Delivery: Ensure just-in-time material flow to avoid production disruptions. Respond to customer changes, quality containments, shipping adjustments, and schedule changes

• Participate in Manufacturing capacity constraint management and resolution to meet with OP plan requirements

• Ford Production System (FPS) Support: Develop and implement Ford Production System, industrial material flow and lean manufacturing practices.

• ERP System Support: Support the MP&L MRP Development and Deployment Plan through the Explore, Realization, Test, and Hypercare phase of launching SAP.

• Scheduling & Sequencing: Manage the plant's production schedules, incorporating customer releases, engineering changes, and supply chain constraints. Recommend the most economical production work schedules.

• Forward Model Management: Manage the department's forward model, including engineering change control and balance outs.

• Just-in-Time (JIT) Delivery: Ensure just-in-time material flow to avoid production disruptions. Respond to customer changes, quality containments, shipping adjustments, and schedule changes.

II. Supply Chain Management:

• Supplier Relationship Management: Participate in supplier capacity constraint management and resolution. Monitor abnormal supplier deliveries and work to improve overall delivery rates.

• Inventory Management: Manage inventory levels, including stockpiling and distribution. Control inventory turnover rates and manage obsolete stock.

• Logistics Coordination: Coordinate with external logistics providers as needed. Review premium freight expedites for improvement opportunities.

• Supply Chain Risk Management: Track timely material delivery, provide early warnings of abnormalities, and solve supply issues in a timely manner.

III. Data Management & Reporting:

• ERP System Management: Identify and correct data gaps in the SAP system, including addressing missed advanced ship notices, production counts, receiving/shipping discrepancies, and class 1 bailee transactions. Manage gatekeeper approval for SAP access.

• Performance Reporting: Submit plant production performance reports to plant and division management. Assure accurate SQDCPME scorecards, policy deployment reports, and Plant Operating Review reports.

• Data Analysis: Support data management and policy deployment objectives at the plant level. Develop inventory and cost reduction roadmaps for MP&L tasks.

• System Improvement: Assist in the development of information and process systems.

IV. Team Leadership & Development:

• Team Meetings: Prepare Production Control team meeting information and assure attendance and planning at monthly inventory meetings. Attend morning start-up meetings to communicate schedule updates, part availability, supply issues, and inventory count verifications.

• Employee Development: Coach and counsel employees on operational issues, career development, performance issues, and MP&L knowledge. Create and review individual performance reviews. Ensure all departmental employees participate in required training. Represent and coordinate the department GSR's career planning.

• Performance Management: Administer salary performance reviews, reward, and recognize employees, and address corrective actions as needed.

• Prioritization & Resource Allocation: Prioritize work on key issues and allocate resources effectively.

• Compliance & Auditing: Support VCA, FPS, QS9000, SHARP, ISO14001, SOX, and Hazmat internal and external audits. Perform monthly plant audits. Review plant procedures to align with departmental procedures. Support/oversee the cycle verification program.

V. Communication & Collaboration:

• Internal Communication: Communicate critical MP&L issues to plant and division supply chain and scheduling management. Assure MP&L representation during quality campaign meetings.

• External Communication: Provide coordination with external logistics providers as needed.

VI. Other:

• Flexibility: Ability to work various shifts, including weekends, to meet production demands.

Candidates must possess full flexibility and a readiness to consistently work across all established standard, operating, and rotational shift schedules, encompassing day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

You'll have...

Qualifications for Candidates

• Bachelor’s degree or above.

• At least 8 years’ experience in production planning management experience in large enterprises (materials, electronics, automotive and other industries).

• Team management experience.

• Proficient in using office software, familiar with ERP or SAP systems.

• Excellent data analysis ability.

• Material Planning and Supply Chain Management experience.

Even better, you may have...

• Degree in industrial engineering, management science and engineering related field.

• At least 10 years’ experience in large manufacturing enterprises.

• Knowledge and skills: Familiar with the operation process of manufacturing enterprise warehouse, with the ability of quality management, process optimization and overall organization.

• Proficient in ERP software such as SAP, Office software, excellent document writing ability.

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 child care 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.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions 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.

This position is a leadership level 6.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6SP1

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