MP&L Supplier Readiness Supervisor
MP&L Supplier Readiness Supervisor
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Job Description
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
The MP&L Supplier Base Readiness Supervisor position is crucial in overseeing global supplier manufacturing readiness from a supply chain logistics perspective and ensuring successful launches at North American plants.
In this role
You will leverage your strategic thinking effective leadership and past launch experience in managing multiple launches simultaneously across various plants and suppliers. In addition to launch readiness you will also execute the new Q1 / Materials Management Operations Guideline 4th edition supplier compliance process working closely with Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) organization and Resourcing supplier readiness for new sites.
Responsibilities
What youll do...
- Lead and manage a team of 9-10 GSRs to drive supplier launch readiness and ensure successful flawless launches.
- Oversee the evaluation of suppliers for Ford Plants including capacity uplifts and shift additions.
- Provide escalation support to team members ensuring issues are addressed and resolved before MP2 begins.
- Collaborate with STA and Purchasing teams to ensure timely escalation and resolution of supplier noncompliance issues related to launch readiness.
- Provide onsite MP&L support guidance education and training for suppliers facing challenges.
- Work closely with Purchasing on sourcing and resourcing decisions.
- Oversee Ford supplier engagement and ensure Q1-MMOG compliance prior to J1.
- Offer emergency onsite support to current production including reviews and extended MP&L assistance.
- Partner with STA and Purchasing to drive performance improvements for distressed suppliers.
- Identify opportunities for cost improvements during supplier onsite reviews and implement necessary changes.
- Address any issues related to SUPER-G and collaborate with the SUPER-G IT and Global SMRT teams to drive improvements.
- Develop and establish standardized processes and work procedures to optimize efficiency.
- Travel up to 30% for suppliers & plant visits and in some cases over multiple days
Qualifications
Youll have...
- Bachelors degree in engineering or business
- 5 years of demonstrated experience in supply chain operations within automotive manufacturing (supplier release packaging logistics follow-up material flow etc.)
- Experience/understanding of EDI Forward Model milestones and supply chain systems required.
- Functional understanding of overall Material Planning & Logistics business practices and supporting systems.
- Excellent communication skills ability to lead and participate in cross-functional forums.
- Strong leadership behaviors with a systemic process-oriented mindset.
- Strong supply chain supplier performance and/or plant experience preferred
- Prior manufacturing or plant experience in planning scheduling or on-floor activities preferred.
Even better you may have...
- Masters degree in business / engineering (preferably Mechanical Industrial)
- Strong Data Analytical Skills to gather data from multiple sources to identify root causes trends & insights and recommend operational improvements on Supplier Delivery Performance
- Operational experience with CMMS (Common Material Management System) ASCENT Q1/MMOG SAP preferred
- Strong story telling capabilities with data to enable data driven decision making benefiting the Organization
- Knowledge in Data Analytics tools like Alteryx Tableau or Qlik Sense
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 salary grade 6.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
