Supplier Launch Readiness Industrial Engineering Manager

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 MP&L team, you’ll help support 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 supporting great products people use and love.

In this position... 

Your top priority will be leading end-to-end supplier launch readiness for upcoming vehicle programs—ensuring suppliers are fully aligned with operational requirements and capable of delivering on quality, timing, and volume expectations. You will drive the successful deployment and execution of the Materials Management Operations Guidelines (MMOG/LE) 4th Edition compliance process, partnering closely with Ford’s Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) organization, to ensure rigorous adherence and proactive risk mitigation. Beyond supplier readiness, you’ll also lead the development and implementation of innovative material flow and logistics strategies that boost overall efficiency, productivity, and quality across our global supply chain, ensuring alignment with Ford’s advanced manufacturing and automation standards.  This is a key leadership role for those who thrive in complex, fast-paced environments and are passionate about supply chain excellence, supplier performance, and operational discipline.

What you'll do…

• Oversee and manage a team of Supplier readiness supervisors and Industrial Engineers
• Establish and strengthen forward model launch delivery ensuring End-to-End (E2E) supplier readiness capabilities systemically and process wise.
• Engage with Industry experts like Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) at executive levels to develop Material Management guidelines to meet emerging industry needs.
• Lead the development and deployment of standardized material handling labor methods and performance benchmarks across Vehicle, Powertrain Assembly Plants and Purchase Service Providers, such as External Warehouses Services.
• Review and resolve high-impact operational bottlenecks, conducting advanced equipment cycle time analysis and initiating data-driven improvement actions.
• Champion lean initiatives including value stream mapping, workflow audits, and process reengineering, to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
• Provide strategic direction and onsite leadership to suppliers encountering MP&L challenges, delivering targeted training, guidance, and performance coaching to drive operational readiness.
• Oversee supplier engagement and compliance efforts, ensuring all Ford Q1 and MMOG standards are met ahead of Job 1 (J1) and holding suppliers accountable through structured follow-ups and readiness assessments.
• Deploy emergency response leadership for current production disruptions, including comprehensive onsite assessments and extended MP&L support to stabilize operations.

You'll have... 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business
• 7+ years of demonstrated experience in supply chain operations (supplier release, packaging, logistics, part follow-up, material flow etc.)

Even better, you may have...

• Proven track record of successfully leading and transforming supply chain space
• Functional understanding of overall Material Planning & Logistics business practices and supporting systems.
• Proven ability to lead data-driven transformation, by synthesizing complex data from cross-functional systems to uncover root causes, identify performance trends, and deliver strategic insights that enhance operational resilience.
• Operational experience with Ford Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system CMMS (Common Material Management System) would be a major plus, - - Having knowledge of our MRP system supports investigating supplier issues.

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/LL5NonHTHD

This is a Leadership Level 5 (LL5) role.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

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