Production ControlMaterial Control Specialist, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Fords legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary. At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan were not just assembling battery systems; were leading a transformation. As a key member of our start-up team youll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from the ground up. Imagine: you at the forefront of the electrification movement helping to bring the next generation of vehicles to driveways job sites and highways everywhere.

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...

Production control and material control

• Lead for BOBM Cell Plant Production Operation Plans (OP Plans)

• Develop a Buildable and Efficient Operating plan for the Plant. Analyze free demand and work with MSAP Launch Supply Chain Constraints and Plant team to develop the operating plan & meet demand

• Ensure allocation accuracy and alignment with the Operating Plan

• Ensue PTP/PTS/ Release stability targets are met and develop actions plans for any issues

• Timely submission of the Operating Plan and ensure supplier release are published as per the agreed cadence

• Liaise with the Plant and develop catch back plans in case of losses. Update releases based on daily Production performance

• Liaise with MP&L OBS team/ NMP and provide accurate Assumption letter submission to sales capturing new launch and Balance out

• Ensure day-wise / week-wise scheduling is done in line with capacities and constraints

• Liaise with sales to get orders as per allocation and develop alternate plans in case of order shortfalls

• Responsible for MIS reports (PTS/ PTP/ DPR/ PCM reports)

• Follow up on suppliers material supply issues and make sure flawless materials supply to production line

• ERP System Support: Support the MP&L MRP Development and Deployment Plan through the Explore Realization Test and Hypercare phase of launching SAP
• Manage the departments forward model including engineering change control and balance outs
• Just-in-Time (JIT) Delivery:Ensure just-in-time material flow to avoid production disruptions. Respond to customer changes quality containments shipping adjustments and schedule changes

• Inventory Management:Manage BOBM finished cell inventory levels to Best In Ford level including in plant stock stockpile in transit obsolescence etc liaise with quality for maintenance and rework data tracking and alert system in time for quick actions

  Data Management & Reporting:

• ERP System Management:Identify and correct data gaps in the SAP system
• Performance Reporting:Submit plant production performance reports to plant and division management. Assure accurate SQDCPME scorecards policy deployment reports and Plant Operating Review reports
• Data Analysis:Support data management and policy deployment objectives at the plant level. Develop inventory and cost reduction roadmaps for MP&L tasks.

• System Improvement:Assist in the development of information and process systems.

• Capacity Planning:

• To understand near-term demand changes at Feature/Mix/Volume level

• GCP Global capacity planning system to be processed for variant level applicability of parts to identify capacity swap feasibility.

• Coordinate with NA Purchase/STA& follow-up with suppliers for supportability confirmation through interim capacity study

• Follow-up with finance for tool funding approval & with Purchase for Tool order kick off

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

• At least 3 years experience in production planning management in large enterprises (materials electronics automotive and other industries).

• Proficient in using office software familiar with ERP or SAP systems.

• Excellent data analysis ability.

Better you may have

• Business/Engineering degree / MBA preferred

• At least 5 years experience in large manufacturing enterprises.

• Knowledge and skills: Familiar with the operation process of manufacturing enterprise warehouse with the ability of quality management process optimization and overall organization.

• In depth knowledge & experience in OTD function

• Proficient in ERP software such as SAP Office software excellent document writing ability.

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 8 and ranges from $.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on the candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

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

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