Production Supervisor- MPL

At Ford Motor Company, we are taking our Material Planning & Logistics Supervisors to the next level. These talented employees have the title of “Process Coach – MP&L” and are the drivers of standardization and continuous improvement in the Ford Production System. Material Planning & Logistics teams work to provide a synchronous flow of materials to customers at an affordable cost.

At Ford Motor Company, we are dedicated to designing, manufacturing and selling high quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers.   We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. Come discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community and the world in which we live.

 

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 and on occurrences. Be the first responder as secondary support
• Through Process Confirmation, verify that the line is running safely, smoothly, and producing quality parts
• Support Continuous Improvement and coach problem resolution to the lowest level
• 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
• Basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents
• 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
• Ability to work any shift as well as rotating shifts and weekends
• Capable of assigning work to unionized hourly workforce and holding employees accountable for following processes pertaining to daily work assignments in terms of safety, quality, and throughput
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills


 

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 

You'll have... 
• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year supervisory experience in a Material Planning & Logistic manufacturing environment
• 1+ years Microsoft Office experience



 

Even better, you may have...

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Operations, Transportation & Logistics, Supply Chain Management & Information Systems, Applied Engineering Science, Packaging Engineering, or Business Mgmt.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Safety and MP&L experience preferred
• Knowledge of constraint management principles
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Ability to multi-task
• Successful candidate should be able to demonstrate leadership in One FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

The distance between imagination and … creation. It can be measured in years of innovation, or in moments of brilliance. When you join the Ford team discover all the benefits, rewards and development opportunities you’d expect from a diverse global leader. You’ll become part of a team that is already leading the way, with ingenious solutions and attainable products – and it is always ready to go further.

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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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.

At Ford, the health and safety of our employees is our top priority. Vaccination has been proven to play a critical role in combating COVID-19. As a result, Ford has made the decision to require U.S. salaried employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless employees require an accommodation for religious or medical reasons. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption.

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