Process Coach, MP&L, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan you will...
use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions
build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future
create a culture of trust encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others
be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.

What youll do...

Team Leadership & Development:

• Build Team Leader and Team Member capability.

• Lead and manage hourly personal development.

• Communication and recognition.

• Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities/tasks.
  

Operational Excellence & Daily Management:

• Coach Safety Quality and Productivity to ensure objectives are met through following standardized work.
• Responsible for the daily material handling functions for the facility and the department.
• Ensure proper material flow from the marketplace to the production line feed location.
• Provide direction and support in the allocation of resources to appropriately cover material handling responsibilities.
• Monitor and react to Andon occurrences.
• Thorough Process Confirmation verify that the line is running safely smoothly and producing quality parts.
  

Continuous Improvement & FPS Support:

• Support Continuous Improvement and coach problem resolution to the lowest level.
• Support Ford Production System and synchronous material flow through lean manufacturing practices.
  

Supervisory & Administrative Tasks:

• Basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents.

Candidates must possess full flexibility and a readiness to consistently work across all established standard operating and rotational shift schedules encompassing day night weekend and holiday shifts.

Youll Need

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years of working experience in a material handling position in a manufacturing plant.
• 2 years of lean logistics/ material handling improvement project experience.
• 2 years of experience in system audits (e.g. process safety).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles constraint management principles logistics planning and management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook).
• Familiar with ERP system background logic (SAP MES LES etc.) structure.

Even better you may have

• Bachelors degree or above preferably in Industrial Engineering/Engineering/Logistics or a related field or equivalent experience
• Experience in Automotive MP&L (Material Planning & Logistics) is preferable new warehousing and logistics planning projects and logistics automation project implementation.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Acumen: Possesses strong analytical logical thinking and systematic problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of line balancing time study material flow and capacity planning is essential.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication and presentation skills in English with a strong ability to convey information effectively and collaborate proactively as a team player supporting colleagues and team objectives.
• Adaptability & Proactive Work Ethic: Exhibits an open mind eagerness to learn and adaptability to change. Demonstrates a proactive can-do attitude taking initiative and approaching challenges with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Resilience & Flexibility: Capable of maintaining performance and composure under pressure meeting tight deadlines and adapting to various work schedules including any shift rotating shifts and weekends.
• Leadership Potential: Shows capacity for effective leadership including the ability to assign work to a unionized hourly workforce and hold employees accountable for adhering to safety quality and throughput processes.

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 of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:
Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care 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.

This position is a salary grade 6 -7 and ranges from $.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.
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