Sr. Process Coach, Production Control, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

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. Are you ready to change the way the world moves
Fords legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary. At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan were not just assembling battery systems; were leading a transformation. As a key member of our start-up team youll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from the ground up. Imagine: you at the forefront of the electrification movement helping to bring the next generation of vehicles to driveways job sites and highways everywhere.

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.

What youll do

Production Planning & Scheduling:

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 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)
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 departments 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

Data Management & Reporting:
ERP System Management: Identify and correct data gaps in the SAP system
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.

Team Meetings & Continues Improvement:
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.
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.

Communication & Collaboration:
Internal Communication: Communicate critical MP&L issues to plant and division of supply chain and scheduling management. Assure MP&L representation during quality campaign meetings.
External Communication: Provide coordination with external logistics providers as needed.

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

Youll have...

Bachelors degree or above.
At least 3 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 and excellent document writing ability.

Even better you may have...

Business/Engineering degree / MBA preferred
At least 5 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.
In depth knowledge & experience in OTD function

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 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 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 salary grade SG8

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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