Internal Logistics Team Manager

Ford; Hermosillo; Presencial; MXN 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ford Motor Company in Hermosillo is seeking an Internal Logistics Team Manager to lead a team of specialists and an engineer. You will coordinate end‑to‑end internal logistics—from unloading to line‑side supply—while acting as the vital link between campus suppliers and plant operations to keep production steady.

You will partner with HR and labor relations, drive safety, Kaizen, and 5S, and manage budgets and scrap metrics. A hands‑on leader with strong cross‑functional skills is required.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in personnel management and logistics operations.
• Experience with ERP systems and BOM management.
• Familiarity with Ford Production System (FPS) processes.
• Strong problem‑solving skills using methodologies like 8Ds and 5 Whys.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate all internal plant logistics operations, from unloading and storage to line‑side material supply.
• Serve as the primary liaison between campus suppliers and plant operations, resolving logistics and quality issues that could impact production.
• Manage and develop a team including Material Planning Specialists, PC Sequence, and a Safety and Training Engineer.
• Champion safety, ergonomics, and 5S compliance across the department.
• Drive continuous improvement, waste elimination, and Kaizen initiatives.
• Oversee financial metrics such as scrap control, overtime, and departmental budget.
• Coordinate analyses and strategies to improve department safety metrics.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, ergonomics guidelines, and 5S standards.
• Coordinate unloading, storage, and line‑side supply processes.
• Ensure proper design of new processes that are operationally sound and manageable for frontline technicians.
• Manage personnel matters cross‑functionally with HR and the labor union.
• Manage financial and personnel resources for smooth operations.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to solve problems and implement new processes.
• Provide systematic support to Process Coaches for daily operational issues.
• Foster continuous improvement across the team.
• Propose ideas to eliminate operational waste.
• Propose and participate in year‑over‑year efficiency projects.
• Review, approve, and champion team Kaizen projects.
• Ensure compliance with financial metrics (scrap control, overtime, budget).
• Act as the communication bridge between campus suppliers and the plant on logistics and quality matters.

Conocimientos

Conflict management

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Herramientas

ERP system management

Bill of Materials (BOM) management

Ford Production System (FPS) knowledge

Intermediate to advanced Excel

Descripción del empleo

Ford Motor Company is seeking an Internal Logistics Team Manager to join the Material Planning & Logistics (MP&L) team at the Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly Plant (HSAP). Reporting to the MP&L Area Manager, this role oversees a team of Material Planning Specialists (MPS), PC Sequence, and a Safety and Training Engineer. The successful candidate will coordinate end-to-end internal logistics operations—including unloading, storage, and line-side supply—while acting as the critical communication link between campus suppliers and the plant to ensure uninterrupted production. This position requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration with HR and the labor union, and a hands‑on approach to safety, process design, and financial performance.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all internal plant logistics operations, from unloading and storage to line‑side material supply.
• Serve as the primary liaison between campus suppliers and plant operations, resolving logistics and quality issues that could impact production.
• Manage and develop a team including Material Planning Specialists, PC Sequence, and a Safety and Training Engineer.
• Champion safety, ergonomics, and 5S compliance across the department.
• Drive continuous improvement, waste elimination, and Kaizen initiatives.
• Oversee financial metrics such as scrap control, overtime, and departmental budget.

Key responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Coordinate analyses and strategies to improve department safety metrics.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, ergonomics guidelines, and 5S standards among team members and hourly personnel.

Internal Logistics

• Coordinate unloading, storage, and line‑side supply processes.
• Ensure proper design of new processes that are operationally sound and manageable for frontline technicians.
• Manage personnel matters cross‑functionally with HR and the labor union.
• Manage financial and personnel resources for smooth operations.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to solve problems and implement new processes.
• Provide systematic support to Process Coaches for daily operational issues.

Financial, Change & Process Optimization

• Foster continuous improvement across the team.
• Propose ideas to eliminate operational waste.
• Propose and participate in year‑over‑year efficiency projects.
• Review, approve, and champion team Kaizen projects.
• Ensure compliance with financial metrics (scrap control, overtime, budget).
• Act as the communication bridge between campus suppliers and the plant on logistics and quality matters.

Leadership & People Development

• Hold regular 1:1s and feedback sessions with direct reports.
• Conduct engagement meetings with salaried staff and communication meetings with hourly personnel.
• Create and follow up on Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
• Execute skip‑level meetings and drive closure of resulting action plans.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in personnel management and logistics operations.
• Experience with ERP systems and Bill of Materials (BOM) management.
• Familiarity with Ford Production System (FPS) processes.
• Strong problem‑solving skills using methodologies like 8Ds and 5 Whys.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Must Have Skills

• ERP system management
• Bill of Materials (BOM) management
• Ford Production System (FPS) knowledge
• Problem‑solving methodologies (8Ds, 5 Whys)
• Intermediate to advanced Excel
• Conflict management and time management

Highly Desirable Skills

• Prior experience managing unionized hourly workforce
• Experience with Kaizen and continuous improvement programs
• Cross‑functional collaboration with HR and labor relations
• Financial/budget management experience (scrap, overtime control)
• Change management and new process implementation experience

Education preference

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field is preferred.

Competency or skills to be gained

• Advanced leadership and people management within a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Strategic cross‑functional collaboration (HR, manufacturing, supply chain).
• Deep expertise in Ford Production System (FPS) and lean manufacturing principles.
• Advanced financial and resource management within plant operations.
• Structured problem‑solving and continuous improvement (Kaizen) leadership.
• Supplier and campus‑level logistics coordination experience.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 67129
• Job Category Manufacturing
• Posting Date 07/20/2026, 05:49 PM
• Apply Before 08/03/2026, 07:00 PM
• Job Schedule Full time