Production Control Coordinator

Ford Motor Company; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Sterling Heights, MI seeks a Senior MP&L Launch Coordinator to support manufacturing launches. You will provide MRC updates, manage parts, coordinate packaging approvals, and maintain PFEP information while leading the MP&L launch team and ensuring timely staff training.

With 3+ years in supply chain and strong communication, you’ll drive tasks across PTME, Production, and Safety, and coordinate daily logistics and material-flow plans for successful launches.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Supply Chain / Logistics.
• Excellent communicator able to train hourly and salaried staff.
• Proactive, takes ownership with limited supervision.
• Demonstrates ONE FORD leadership behaviors and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide MRC updates to support SMART system implementation.
• Pick parts from new-model parts cribs for special runs.
• Coordinate corporate packaging reviews and approvals.
• Maintain PFEP information.
• Resolve CMMS data issues and align material-flow plans.
• Lead MP&L launch team and manage timing plan.
• Ensure training for plant launch team is on schedule.
• Coordinate plant-wide RFS requests with Quality, MP&L and others.
• Arrange logistics including FedEx, DHL, air freight, and ocean freight.
• Handle daily customer returns from internal suppliers.
• Resolve shipment issues and customs clearance.
• Fill GPIRS orders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Self-starter

Team-building

One Ford behaviors

Tools

CMMS

PFEP

MS Office

Excel

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?

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.

*Note this is a supplemental position and is not eligible for all benefits*

Launch Responsibilities

• Provide MRC updates to support SMART system implementation.
• Pick parts from new-model parts cribs for special runs.
• Coordinate corporate packaging reviews and approvals.
• Maintain accurate PFEP information.
• Identify and resolve disconnects between PTME, the plant, and MP&L when material-flow plans are not aligned.
• Resolve CMMS setup and data issues, including gaps in required information.
• Assign new parts to the appropriate analyst code in CMMS.
• Validate that the plant MP&L launch staffing plan and budget are sufficient to support a successful launch.
• Ensure training for hourly and salaried MP&L plant launch team members is on schedule.
• Provide direction and leadership to the MP&L launch team by prioritizing daily activities and coordinating the tools, materials, information, and resources needed.
• Develop, manage, and deliver the MP&L launch timing plan, including GPDS milestones and deliverables.
• Maintain confidentiality during the launch phase.
• Participate with PTME, Production, and Safety in final-layout activities; establish and support production and material-flow plans, including installation or construction, execution, and buy-off.
• Represent the MP&L perspective during launch, communicate current launch status to the plant, and request support resources according to priorities.
• Ensure material planning, releases, and in-plant delivery dates support milestone builds, equipment trials, and run-offs.
• Support PTME, ATNPC, and other launch-related parts and logistics needs.
• Ensure operating system (DOS) requirements are implemented.
• Support daily acceleration-build targets until planned JPH is reached.

Ongoing Plant Coordination & Logistics Responsibilities

• Manage Hearns and Extreme Machine activities and coordinate occasional repairs to ATNPC.
• Coordinate plant-wide RFS requests with Quality, Warranty & Test, MP&L, the resident engineer, Production, PTME, and other relevant teams.
• Coordinate packaging shipments with hourly personnel.
• Arrange and coordinate logistics, including FedEx, DHL, air freight, and Ascent ocean freight.
• Coordinate daily customer returns from Mexico, Turkey, and Spain.
• Fill GPIRS orders.
• Resolve shipment issues and coordinate customs-clearance support for inbound and outbound international shipments.

You’ll have...

• 3+ Years in Supply Chain / Logistics
• Excellent communicator who can train both hourly and salaried team members.
• Self-starter who takes ownership of projects and sees them through to completion with limited supervision.
• Must exhibit outstanding ONE FORD behaviors.
• Demonstrated leadership in ONE FORD leadership behaviors, combined with outstanding interpersonal, team-building, and communication skills.

Even better, you may have...

• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain / Logistics
• Production experience.
• Strong ability to interface with plant hourly and salaried personnel and plant management.
• Strong ability to present in front of plant management.
• Ability to teach Ford Production System principles.
• Union negotiations experience.
• Competent in using data for decision-making.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to resolve diverse problems.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in crisis-management situations when necessary.
• Ability to work and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Ford Production Systems, CMMS, PFEP, SMART, and Microsoft Office programs.

Demonstrated leadership in ONE FORD leadership behaviors, combined with outstanding interpersonal, team-building, and communication skills

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!

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $72,480-121,440.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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