Constraints Management Analyst
Dearborn, MI - USA
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Job Summary
In this position...
As a Constraint Management Analyst you will play a key role in ensuring that production targets and program timelines are met by proactively identifying analyzing and mitigating supply-base constraints. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive resolution strategies improve processes and support operational excellence across the organization.
Responsibilities
What youll do...
- Identify and analyze constraints impacting launch timelines free demand and current production plans.
- Develop expertise in Scheduling Analysis and Controls (SAC) and related systems.
- Partner with Vehicle Line teams Plant personnel Purchasing PLM PD OpPlan CVS analysts FCSD and others to develop and implement mitigation strategies.
- Monitor and report performance through weekly metrics tracking ICA/PCA identification and timing by vehicle line; analyzing trends to drive continuous improvement.
- Lead and support best practices in constraint management across programs.
- Provide regular updates on progress risks and outcomes to senior leadership through GCAC and weekly NA Constraints meetings.
- Proactively identify supplier capacity risks using tools such as Ascent and Pega workflow management.
- Conduct PPC audits/reviews to ensure supplier supportability for production plans.
- Support capacity study follow-ups and assist in preparing suppliers for volume increases (part uplifts).
Qualifications
Youll have...
- Bachelors degree required; MP&L experience preferred
- Working knowledge of A&OP S&OP and S&OE processes
- Experience with GCP SAC Pega Ascent and CMMS systems
- Understanding of product definition and constraint management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence and drive consensus
- Proven project management skills including timing and risk mitigation
- Ability to align work to broader program objectives
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Adaptable self-starter in a fast-paced 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 a salary grade 6 and ranges from $.
This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $.
For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.
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