Unit Supervisor- Material Planning & Logistics
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Job Location:
Allen Park, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 63480 - 106680
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
In this position...
The MP&L Unit Supervisor is responsible for leading materials planning inventory control and logistics operations in support of prototype propulsion builds.
This role ensures the right parts in the right quantities are available at the right time to meet dynamic engineering and production schedules. The supervisor leads a team of salary planners and hourly logistics personnel drives inventory accuracy and coordinates closely with engineering global prototype vehicle build sites and manufacturing teams in a fast-paced low-volume high-complexity environment.
Responsibilities
What youll do...
Supervise daily MP&L operations supporting prototype programs.
Develop and manage material plans to meet changing build schedules and engineering revisions.
Ensure timely receipt storage and delivery of components to build areas.
Monitor inventory levels accuracy and obsolescence; lead cycle counts and reconciliation efforts.
Coordinate with Engineering Program & Pre-Production Management (PPM) Prototype vehicle plants Quality and Production to resolve material shortages and part changes.
Drive continuous improvement in material flow warehouse layout and logistics processes.
Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery inventory and kit accuracy and shortage reduction.
Coach train and evaluate team member performance to maintain high achievement and accountability.
Ensure compliance with safety quality collective bargaining agreements and company policies.
Qualifications
Youll have...
High School Diploma or equivalent is required; Some college or equivalent is preferred.
35 years of experience in materials planning logistics or supply chain in a manufacturing environment; prototype or low-volume production experience preferred.
Prior supervisory or team lead experience leading UAW represented employees is required.
Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and inventory control practices. Practical expertise of Global Prototype Inventory Requisitioning & Scheduling (GPIRS) and Common Material Management System (CMMS) is preferred
Ability to manage frequent engineering changes and shifting priorities.
Available to work overtime as required including weekends & holidays when needed.
Excellent communication problem-solving and organizational skills.
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.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Shipping & Receiving
- Inventory Control
- Data Entry
- AS400
- Transportation Management Systems
- EDI
- Microsoft Outlook
- Warehouse Experience
- Office Experience
- Dispatching
- Microsoft Excel
- Logistics
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