Building Manager

Ford Motor Company; Winchester (AR); On-site; USD 113,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Parental leave

Childcare support

Vehicle discount

Tuition assistance

Employee groups

Volunteer time off

Paid holidays

Vacation purchase option

Job summary

Ford Motor Company seeks a Site Leader to run the High Velocity Center, ensuring safe, efficient, and customer-focused parts distribution operations. You will lead a diverse team and drive performance across key metrics.

The role requires a bachelor’s in supply chain or related field, proven PDC leadership, UAW experience, and a track record of lean improvements. You will partner with dealers, carriers, and internal teams to deliver on-time parts, safety, and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, or related field.
• Proven experience leading a Parts Distribution Center.
• Extensive experience managing and leading facilities with demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Extensive Distribution Operations experience in the Daily Parts Advantage (DPA) environment.
• Prior experience in Managing UAW facilities and/or UAW negotiations is required.
• Knowledge of PS&L Vital Few Metrics.
• Experience building relationships with UAW and dealers.

Responsibilities

• Create a culture of proactive safety so team members return home safely.
• Leverage data to drive lean improvements delivering quality and cost targets.
• Drive continuous improvement using KPIs and the PDCA model.
• Oversee daily operations within the High Velocity Center for efficient processing of parts orders.
• Improve Safety, Quality, On-Time Delivery, and Grid Times to meet targets.
• Develop and implement inventory optimization strategies.
• Manage operational budgets and business plans to meet financial targets.
• Lead and develop salaried and hourly staff; train, coach, mentor leaders.

Skills

Leadership

PDC / Parts Center

UAW experience

DPA experience

SFP / JIT

PS&L Metrics

Inventory management

Negotiations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management / Business

Tools

SAP

SFP

PS&L

Job description

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. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

In this position...

The Site Leader is a critical leadership role responsible for the safe, efficient, and customer-focused operation of a fast-paced parts distribution center. This position demands a dynamic leader with a strong background in supply chain management, operations, and team leadership. The Site Leader is responsible for driving performance across all key metrics, fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring a positive and productive work environment.

What you’ll do..

Operational Leadership:

• Creates a culture of proactive safety ensuring our most valuable asset, our team members, get home safely every day

• Leverages data and insights to drive lean improvements that deliver on quality and cost targets

• Continually seeks opportunities and inspire others to improve processes and outcomes, leveraging KPIs and the PDCA model

• Oversee all daily operations within the High Velocity Center, ensuring efficient and timely processing of parts orders

• Drive continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, On-Time Delivery, and Grid Times to meet or exceed performance targets

• Develop and implement strategies to minimize denials and optimize inventory management

• Manage operational budgets and business plans, ensuring financial targets are met

Team Management & Development:

• Provide leadership and direction to a diverse workforce, including salary staff (Traffic, Security, and Inventory) and hourly employees

• Develops “leaders as teachers” and prioritizes ongoing development and evaluation of employee performance to continually create high performing teams that deliver results for the Ford Motor Company Develop salaried team thru training, coaching and mentoring

• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting employee engagement and development

Stakeholder Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Ford Dealers, Parts Managers, Carriers, Supply Chain partners, Regional Hubs, and all corporate support functions

• Serve as a key point of contact for communication and issue resolution with internal and external stakeholders

• Participate in national and local negotiations as required

Safety & Compliance:

• Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and promoting a safe working environment for all employees

• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures

You’ll have..

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, or a related field

• Proven experience leading a Parts Distribution Center

• Extensive experience managing and leading facilities with demonstrated leadership abilities

• Extensive Distribution Operations experience in the Daily Parts Advantage (DPA) environment

• Prior experience in Managing UAW facilities and/or UAW negotiations is required

Even better, you may have...

• Knowledge and experience with PS&L Vital Few Metrics

• Extensive background and success with building relationships and working with the UAW

• Extensive and detailed experience with Synchronous Flow Process (SFP) and just in time processing

• Strong Interpersonal Skills

• Dedicated, Passionate, Self-Motivated, Creative and Critical Thinker, Decision Maker

• Proven leadership experience to develop our future leaders for DPA parts advantage environment

• Can communicate effectively with facing dealers and sales regions to identify opportunities to maximize customer satisfaction and loyalty

• SAP, MMP, SFP and other PS&L unique systems

• Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Warehousing and Transportation

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,

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.

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $112,680-212,760.

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. 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 Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.