Material Handling Automation Supervisor

At Ford Motor Company we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrows transportation.

As part of our Manufacturing team youll help build the world-class state-of-the-art smart vehicles the world expects from us. Within our plants around the world were constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. That means were continually seeking diligent determined performers who think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.

In this role you will

Be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of complex automation projects from initial concept through successful launch across multiple production facilities. You will lead a dedicated team manage substantial budgets and drive strategic initiatives that are transforming the future of Fords manufacturing efficiency and quality.

What Youll Do

• Strategize & Scope:Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement; collaborate with cross-functional leaders to develop strategic roadmaps and author detailed Scopes of Work (SOWs) for multi-million-dollar projects.
• Execute & Launch:Lead the end-to-end execution of a portfolio of automation projects managing everything from pre-launch planning risk mitigation and supplier coordination to on-site launch management and post-launch stabilization.
• Lead & Develop:Recruit mentor and manage a high-performing multi-plant team of project managers and engineers fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Manage & Deliver:Hold ultimate responsibility for project portfolio budgets timelines and performance ensuring all initiatives are delivered on-time within budget and meet Fords rigorous quality and safety standards.

Youll Have

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Technology or a related field.
• 5 years of progressive experience in managing large-scale complex engineering or automation projects within a manufacturing environment.
• 5 years of direct people management experience with a proven track record of developing technical teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets exceeding $10M.
• Ability to travel to various manufacturing sites as required (approx. 25-40%).

Even Better Youll Have

• Masters Degree in Engineering or an MBA.
• Direct experience in the automotive industry and with material handling automation (e.g. AGVs ASRS robotics).
• Experience authoring and negotiating complex technical Scopes of Work (SOWs) with external suppliers.
• Familiarity with automotive manufacturing standards (e.g. GME 707 GVOSS).
• PMP or Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) certification.

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 grade 6.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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