Process Coach Material Flow

Ford of Canadas operations include a national headquarters three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants three parts distribution centres and three Connectivity and Innovation centres. Ford employs approximately 7000 people in Canada while an additional 18000 people are employees in the more than 400 Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information please visit .

The primary responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to

• Ensure inventory integrity and accuracyacross all plant locations including bailments and consignments.
• Coordinate comprehensive cycle countsfor all parts and commonality codes in the plant and at bailments/consignments twice yearly ensuring adherence to schedule.
• Manage the workloadof Cycle Analysts and hourly cycle checkers.
• Verify the cycle count programadheresto established standard requirements.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actionsfor inventory variances including out-of-tolerance conditions negative balances and repeat issues utilizing formal problem-solving tools and integrating plant floor data.
• Collaborate with production teamsto improve cycle count accuracy by gathering information and identifying unknown nuances.
• Prepare and present weekly cycle count resultsfor review and sign-off at the Inventory/Cycles Meeting.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: College Diploma in a related field. (Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required).

Experience:

• 2 years experience working in Production lines.
• 1 years experience working with and supervising unionized workforce and understanding of CBA (collective bargaining agreement)
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Preferred Requirements:

Education: Bachelors degree inIndustrial Operations Transportation & Logistics Supply Chain Management & Information Systems Applied Engineering Science Packaging Engineering or Business Management.

Experience:

• Experience in body shop stamping paint subassembly or machining preferred.
• Inventory and Logistics management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and constraint management principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook).
• Prior experience managing a unionized workforce.
• Adept problem-solving and conflict management skills.
• Effective organizational and administrative capabilities.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment selection and / or assessment processes where needed are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited does not sponsor work permit applications.

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