FNA MP&L Launch Readiness Lead

The FNA MP&L Launch Readiness Lead is crucial to delivering global supplier manufacturing readiness for Tier 1 suppliers from a supply chain logistics perspective and ensuring successful launches at North American plants. This position demands strategic thinking effective leadership and the capability to manage multiple launches simultaneously across various plants and suppliers and upfront engagement with other Skill Teams on launch open issues and support the team in delivering flawless launch. In addition to launch readiness the position will also execute the new Q1 / Materials Management Operations Guideline 4th edition supplier compliance process working closely with Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) organization.

• Lead the Launch Readiness Team and perform Launch Lead activities
• New SMRT Onboarding & Training in SMRT Launch Readiness Role
• Conduct Launch Readiness reviews / audits with suppliers for new model programs (VO/PTO NA) both on-site and/or virtually
• Clear documentation of findings & analysis in Super G system
• Lead evaluation of suppliers for Ford Plants Capacity Uplifts & Shift additions
• Rate suppliers readiness for each program and ensure 100% audits are completed 30 days prior to MP1
• Periodic Reviews with the team on Launch Readiness activities ensuring nil gaps to KPIs & Metrics
• Perform risk analysis and act on findings within the Technical Teams and Forums for new critical or greenfield/brownfield suppliers
• Collaborate with STA / Purchasing to ensure supplier noncompliance issues pertaining to launch readiness are escalated on time & resolved
• Onsite MP&L support assistance education and training for distressed suppliers.
• Root cause analysis in super G to understand and work with suppliers to improve delivery performance
• Collaborate with Purchasing on Sourcing/Resourcing Actions
• MP&L lead for Ford supplier engagement teams.
• Support current production in emergency situations with onsite reviews and/or extended onsite MP&L support.
• Work with STA and Purchasing on distressed suppliers performance improvement
• Identify/implement any areas for cost improvement during supplier on-site reviews.
• Address any SUPER-G related issues and improvements to SUPER-G IT and Global SMRT team

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering
• 10 years of experience in in OEM or Tier1 company with a preference for the automotive industry
• 1 years of Experience in handling a team (direct reports)
• Detailed understanding of supply chain operations (supplier release packaging logistics follow-up etc.)
• Functional understanding of overall Material Planning & Logistics business practices and supporting systems.
• Self-motivator / self-starter with proven ability to coach and teach. Lead by example.
• Excellent communication skills ability to lead and participate in cross-functional forums.

• Strong leadership skillswith a systemic process-oriented mindset and the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve results

• Proven track record of cross-functional engagement with engineering manufacturing purchase and supplier quality

• Well versed with MS Office Tools (excel PowerPoint etc.)

• Represent Ford Motor Company at the suppliers site
• Operational experience with CMMS (Common Material Management System) preferred
• Extensive knowledge of MMOG/LE Guidelines preferred
• Strong supply chain supplier performance and/or plant experience preferred

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use data to drive decision-making

• Prior manufacturing or plant experience in supply chain planning scheduling or on-floor activities preferred.

Specialized Skills Desired

• Masters Degree Preferred

• 5 Years of experience in New supplier evaluation and supplier development

• Strong Data Analytical Skills to gather data from multiple sources to identify root causes trends & insights and recommend operational improvements on Supplier Delivery Performance
• Strong story telling capabilities with data to enable data driven decision making benefiting the Organization
• Knowledge in Data Analytics tools like Alteryx Qlik Sense Power BI