Area Manager- Material Planning and Logistics

As part of our Manufacturing team youll help build the world-class state-of-the-art smart vehicles were known our plants around the world were constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. Youll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this position...

Provide MP&L functional knowledge including new model launch planning change control bill of material parts follow-up shop floor scheduling inventory planning cycle checking distribution logistics material handling packaging and industrial material to support the plant manufacturing processes with production and nonproduction materials.

What youll do...

• Provides high-level management of MP&L floor operations and Production Control (office support) department

• Coach and counsel lean manufacturing behaviors and instill discipline in MP&L processes

• Meet material handling guidelines and regulations

• Review and evaluate future plans for expansion and/or modification of the plants MP&L equipment resources and/or future facilities to determine the effect on MP&L operations

• Ensure proper salaried headcount and manpower is in place to support the business needs

• Develop department objectives Master Schedule Implementation Roadmaps

• Participate on plants senior leadership Operating Committee

• Participate with Supply Chain Management scheduling customers and plant when there are production critical supply issues

• Assure Safety Quality Delivery Cost People Maintenance Environment objectives and operating systems implementation

• Prioritize key issues and allocate resources accordingly

• Assure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) vehicle safety ergonomics housekeeping etc. practices are being planned and adhered to

• Represent MP&L employees in local personnel development committee and ensure there is a developmental plan for MP&L employees proper compensation planning and performance reviews completed

• Coach and counsel salaried employees as required

• Develop action plans to improve morale within the department

• Reports to the Plant Manager

• Supervises two management-level direct reports

Youll have...

• High school Degree or GED

• 10 years progressive manufacturing and/or material handling experience

• Experience with high-level management of facility wide material handling initiatives

• Experience supervising salaried employees including managers

• Strong ability to interface with plant hourly personnel salaried personnel plant management staff operations logistics carriers and production suppliers

• Strong analytical skills and quick decision making capability

• Ability to work well under pressure and manage high-pressure situations when necessary

• Proficient in computer applications (MS Office Suite)

• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in One FORD behaviors including outstanding interpersonal teambuilding and communication skills

Even better you may have...

• Bachelors Degree in or related to Material Handling Logistics Supply Chain Management or Packing Engineering preferred

• Experience in scheduling distribution supply chain inventory planning bill of material change control new model launch logistics material handling line feed processes nonproduction stores material flow FCSD production and material management systems desired.

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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