• Production Supervisor - MP&L

    Ford Motor CompanyWayne, MI 48184

    Job #2775333530

  • 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 position...

    The Material, Planning & Logistics Supervisor position is a supervisory leadership role supported by on-the-job training, development, and opportunity for career progression. MPL Supervisors are:

    • Resilient

    • Detail oriented

    • Ambitious

    • Demonstrate high integrity

    What you'll do...

    • Coach Safety, Quality and Productivity to ensure objectives are met through following standardized work

    • Monitor Andon occurrences. Be the first responder as secondary support

    • Utilize process confirmation to verify that the line is running safely, smoothly, and producing quality parts

    • Support Continuous Improvement and coach problem resolution to the lowest level

    • Provide team communication and recognition

    • Build Team Leader and Team Member capability

    • Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks

    • Handle the basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents

    • Be responsible for the daily material handling functions for the facility and for the department

    • Ensure proper material flow from receiving dock, to warehouse storage location, to the production line feed location, to the delivery of finished product to customers

    • Provide direction and support in the allocation of resources in order to appropriately cover material handling responsibilities

    • Support Ford Production System and synchronous material flow through lean manufacturing practices

    • Lead and manage unionized hourly personnel

    • Ensure flawless introduction of new parts to production through proactive planning and cross-functional communication

    • Effectively implement the Engineering Change Process

    • Identify data gaps in CMMS (missed production counts, etc.) and take corrective actions.

    You'll have...

    • High School Diploma or GED

    • 1+ years of supervisory in a Material Planning and Logistic manufacturing environment

    • Working knowledge in Microsoft: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

    • Ability to work rotating shifts and hours, including nights and weekends

    Required Behaviors

    • Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism in difficult and stressful situations

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

    • Highly committed to continuous improvement, while applying innovative solutions with a customer first mindset

    • Create a culture of safety and apply and implement workplace policies

    • Administer the CBA (collective bargaining agreement) consistently and effectively

    • Values different opinions & is open to ideas & perspectives from others

    Even better, you may have...

    • Bachelor's degree in operations, Transportation & Logistics, or Supply Chain

    • Safety and MPL experience

    • Six Sigma: Black or Green Belt certified

    • Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles

    • Prior experience managing a unionized workforce

    • Ability to multitask

    • Ability to work independently

    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 of 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 child care 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 a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

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    This position is a range of salary grades 6 and 7.

    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 ~~~.

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    Requisition ID : 36101

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