Parts Control Manager-MP&L

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.

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.

In this role

You will apply your operational leadership background and supply chain expertise to ensure uninterrupted material availability for production drive continuous improvement in inventory and logistics performance and build strong partnerships with suppliers carriers and cross-functional plant teams.

What youll do

• Lead the plants end-to-end supply chain function including inbound logistics material planning inventory management and dock-to-line material flow
• Ensure on-time delivery of parts and materials to support daily production schedules and prevent line-down situations
• Manage supplier third-party logistics (3PL) and freight carrier relationships to optimize cost quality and delivery performance
• Partner with manufacturing quality and production control teams to align supply chain strategy with build schedules and launch timing
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste improve inventory turns and lower logistics costs
• Lead coach and develop a team of supply chain analysts schedulers and logistics coordinators
• Monitor KPIs inventory accuracy fill rate freight costs dock-to-dock cycle time and report performance to plant leadership
• Manage risk mitigation for supply disruptions including contingency planning and supplier issue resolution
• Ensure compliance with safety quality and Ford Production System (FPS) standards across all supply chain activities
• Collaborate with corporate supply chain purchasing and engineering teams on sourcing decisions program launches and capacity planning

Youll have

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Logistics Industrial Engineering Business or a related field
• 5 years of progressive experience in supply chain materials management or logistics within automotive or manufacturing
• Demonstrated leadership managing teams in a plant or distribution environment
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Just-in-Time (JIT) principles and inventory control systems (CMMS)
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP) and supply chain planning tools
• Excellent problem-solving negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment with flexibility to support multiple shifts as needed

Even better youll have

• MBA or advanced degree in a related field
• APICS/CPIM or Six Sigma certification
• Experience with vehicle assembly plant launches
• Familiarity with the Ford Production System (FPS) or similar automotive manufacturing systems

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 leadership level 6 and ranges from $60.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship may be available for this position.

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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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