Senior Resident Manager - Supplier Technical Assistance (STA)
Senior Resident Manager - Supplier Technical Assistance (STA)
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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 were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today
As a key member of the Ford Supply Chain team you can add critical value to the entire organization. Youll help us source the highest quality parts and services from around the globe while ensuring optimal cost and on-time delivery. Youll also contribute to establishing a robust supply chain so that we can continually produce the vehicles our customers want. If you have the background to develop strong mutually beneficial supplier relationships that will result in decreased costs improved quality and enhanced sustainability we want you to join us.
In this position...
This position provides an exciting opportunity to lead Supplier Quality improvement across multiple vehicle plants in North America. You will engage with Ford plant and supplier leadership to drive R/1000 QR and delivery improvement with some of Fords highest leverage suppliers. Weekly travel to Ford and supplier plants should be expected.
Responsibilities
What youll do...
- Manage STA group consisting of Resident Managers & Resident Engineers.
- Communicate to management to assure adequate resources are in place. Prioritize and allocate resources to achieve Resident objectives.
- Manage Purchasing and STA global BPR/QOS reporting for Warranty and Things Gone Wrong (TGW) metrics
- Support the facilitation of help needed with PVT (Product Vehicle Team) and/or Manufacturing for issue resolution where suppliers need help from Ford.
- Ensure direct interface with supplier manufacturing sites for containment and closure of zero MIS special cause supplier process (SP) current model quality BSAQ (Balanced Single Agenda for Quality) projects.
- Support Global Quality status reporting by driving timely closure and accuracy of zero MIS Top Warranty issues.
- Ensure participation as needed in VRT (Variability Reduction Team) and forums and Vehicle Quality Reviews (VQRs).
- Support STA Residents in directing Resident Supplier Representatives.
- Ensure STA Resident responsible actions in the Top Supplier Incoming Quality process are executed.
- Ensure timely containment of stop shipments and accurate binning of root cause owner in BSAQ.
- Support the identification of common cause warranty issues requiring either Site STA Central Quality or Black Belt support.
- Ensure communication of Best Practice/Lessons Learned to STA activities
- Drive adherence to all organizational and corporate policy and procedures
- Prioritize STA Resident Engineer and Manager training and provide performance feedback through the Performance Review process
- Lead employee development consistent with Human Resources policy and procedures
Qualifications
Youll have...
- Bachelor of Science / Engineering or Equivalent in a relevant field
- Be proficient in English when working with global teams
- Knowledge of Problem Solving Tools.
- Experience in the use of Quality Tools and Project Management
- Strong communication inter-personal and team building skills
Even better you may have...
- Plant Manufacturing or Quality Experience
- Manager Role Experience
- Site and/or Program experience
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 builderor 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
- 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 Years Day
- Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
For more information on salary and benefits click here: position is a leadership level 5.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
