MP&L Launch Lead
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Job Summary
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today
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.
Responsibilities
What youll do...
- Launch Leadership:Select develop and lead the MP&L launch team (PSGs) prioritizing daily activities to ensure successful milestone execution.
- Stakeholder Liaison:Serve as the primary MP&L representative at gateway reviews coordinating between plant leadership production teams and suppliers.
- Supply Chain Planning:Develop and execute comprehensive balance-out and system-fill plans in collaboration with the Core MP&L team.
- Operational Oversight:Manage the new model parts crib including BOM planning 9000-series coordination shipping/receiving and pre-kitting for launch events.
- Supplier Management: Approve supplier rate and flow manage communication systems and hold suppliers accountable to promise dates.
- Risk Mitigation:Lead shortage meetings and analyze reports to identify communicate and resolve critical supply issues before builds.
- Executive Reporting:Provide regular status updates and performance metrics to executive management highlighting risks and proposed resolutions.
- Process Implementation:Direct line-feeding pick requirements and communication protocols to ensure seamless integration of new model parts.
Qualifications
Youll have...
- A bachelors degree in mechanical industrial manufacturing supply chain engineering or related field
- 2 years of experience with an within an automotive manufacturing environment
- Knowledge and deep understanding of Supply Chain Operations
- Strong knowledge of systems like CMMS Super G GCP MCPV etc
- A proven track record in supply chain operations (Inbound flows / Packaging / Outbound flows / Diversity / Demand & Supply planning / In-plant Logistic operations / Warehouse management)
- Well-versed with MS Office Tools (Excel PowerPoint etc.)
Even Better Youll Have
- Knowledge and deep understanding of Ford MP&L Supply Chain Operations
- 2 years of experience in in OEM or Tier1 company within the automotive industry
- Tenure working on automotive launches
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.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility wThis position is open to the following grades:
Salary grade 6 and ranges from $.
Salary grade 7 and ranges from $.
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
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