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, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today? As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love. In this critical role, you will direct and control the management of production and non-production materials from the loading/unloading receiving/shipping docks, shipping/receiving CMMS transactions, line feeding up to the point of use to the production customer, which includes proper storage, material disposition, Hazmat, continuous improvements in PMHV equipment activity, removing scrap material, forward model launch timing and change control, synchronous material flow, marketplace management, onsite switching, bullpen management, container management, and industrial material. **What you'll do...** · Manage the business with policy deployment objectives, implementation plans, and proper accountability. · Conduct department reviews, which include status and improvement actions for safety, quality, delivery, cost, people, maintenance, and environment (S,Q,D,C,P,M,E). · Maintain departmental budget and implement plans for continuous improvement in indirect labor and all overhead accounts. · Support Ford Production System principles through synchronous material flow and lean mfg. implementation. · Develop and implement processes to ensure the effective training and development of department personnel and create developmental opportunities for direct reports. · Administer salary performance reviews, reward and recognize, and address any needed corrective actions. · Review, evaluate and implement future plans for new programs, which may include modification of plant equipment, resources, and/or facilities to determine the effect on material handling operations. · Provide direction and support to Material Handling personnel in material handling business. · Work with our union partners to address any dept. issues or dept. opportunities. **You'll have...** + Degrees in Material Planning and Logistics, Supply Chain mgmt., Material Handling/Packaging Engineering, Business Administration, Industrial Operations, Logistics, desirable + 5+ years of supervisory experience in an automotive manufacturing environment + Strong interpersonal and communication skills + Proficient in MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook) **Even better, you may have...** + Production System, Synchronous Material Flow, and lean manufacturing knowledge and experience for material replenishment + Previous plant experience + Knowledge of CMMS, TWOs, SMART, CPARs, SFR, OSHIM + Have a long-term interest in Material Planning and Logistics career + Knowledge of SAP electronic warehouse management systems + Experience working in a union environment You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 builder…or 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 Year’s Day · Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD This position is a leadership salary grade 6. Visa 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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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 status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. \#LI-Onsite \#LaunchEngineer **Requisition ID** : 41208