Supervisor, Scheduling

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.

The Plant Vehicle Scheduler is a critical role responsible for the end-to-end synchronization of vehicle production sequencing broadcast accuracy and inventory flow.

In this position...

You will be responsible for the end-to-end synchronization of vehicle production sequencing broadcast accuracy and inventory flow. You will manage the daily blend of the production line ensuring that vehicle options volumes and sequences align with the Plant Operating Plan. This role acts as the primary liaison between Central Vehicle Scheduling (CVS) Production Engineering and external vendors to ensure a seamless transition from body/paint through to final delivery.

What youll do...

• Production Scheduling & Sequencing:Monitor daily blend reports to ensure 5/6 day line systems are maintained. Utilize OPTESSA to facilitate pull-ahead and sequencing requirements for Body and Paint departments.
• Broadcast & Solve Management:Coordinate model year broadcast solve tables with Codification Analysts. Update local solves for pre-build events and ECN requirements. Ensure the accuracy of the 8502 TELEDATA and floor communication systems (AIS Boxes).
• System Maintenance:Manage vehicle status updates across multiple platforms including NGAVS CMMS and GVS. Track units through over 20 status codes (from submission to final sale).
• Constraint & Capacity Planning:Conduct annual constraint reviews during launch and coordinate with CVS on the Get Ready process. Maintain the Get Ready Letter and adjust control items as required.
• Documentation & Reporting:Publish weekly Option Rate reports Delivery Scorecards and DPR Model Tracking. Manage all restart request documentation and broadcast solve maintenance records via SharePoint.
• Inventory & Quality Coordination:Support Autoport and Quality Control to resolve status issues with finished vehicles. Manage Late Unit monitoring unit restarts and yard/plant quality holds.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Liaison:Coordinate invoice processing and rotation sequencing. Work closely with Process Engineers Material Handling and the Plant Vehicle Team (PVT) to resolve broadcast errors promptly.
• Launch & Balance Out:Lead the tracking for MP&L during model year balance outs pre-builds and launches. Coordinate Trim Cut-In/Cut-Out requests and ensure all balance-out units are purged from systems at year-end.

• Administrative: Lead continuous improvement projects while applying innovative solutions with a customer-first mindset. Foster a culture of safety and apply and implement workplace policies and v

  alue different opinions & is open to ideas & perspectives from others. Create a culture of safety and apply and implement workplace policies.

Youll have...

• Education: High School Diploma or GED

• Experience: 6 months or more of related experience in a manufacturing plant environment (coop and internship experience will be considered)

• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in automotive manufacturing systems (e.g. CMMS NGAVS OPTESSA GVS SharePoint). Working knowledge in Microsoft: Excel Word PowerPoint and Outlook

• Analytical Skills: Demonstrated ability to interpret complex data sets including Weekly Option Rate reports and daily blend reports.

• Communication: Validated ability to communicate technical broadcast updates to production teams and coordinate with external ILVS vendors.

• Detail Oriented: Ability to master vehicle status codes and the ability to manage precise restart worksheets and solve tables.

• Problem Solving: Proven problem-solving ability needed to resolve broadcast expansion errors and inventory status discrepancies in a fast-paced environment.

• Lead: Demonstrated ability to lead with integrity while maintaining a high level of professionalism in difficult and stressful situations

• Communication: Two-way communicator who actively listens to hourly team members leaders business partners and customers

• Work: Ability to flex daytime schedule during busy period including weekends and off shifts as required by the business

Even better youll have...

• Bachelors Degreein Operations Supply Chain Data Analysis or related field

• Experience in automotive manufacturing plant environment (coop and internship experience will be considered)

• Safety and quality experience

• Familiarity with Engineering Change Control (FAP02-057) and Quality Verification Systems (VOPQUG-265)

• Experience managing Special Order units (VSO) or show-unit (e.g. Detroit Show) processing

• Prior tenure working in a unionized environment

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.

This position is open to the following grades:

Salary grade 6 and ranges from $.

Salary grade 7 and ranges from $.

Salary grade 8 and ranges from $.

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

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status or protected veteran the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week
For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status or protected veteran the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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