Production Supervisor MP&L (Material Planning & Logistics)

Ford Motor Company; Ford Heights (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a supervisory role focused on coaching safety and quality within the manufacturing environment. The position involves leading a team, ensuring material handling is optimized, and implementing lean manufacturing practices. Candidates are expected to have a strong background in industrial operations, with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of supervisory or manufacturing experience required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coach safety, quality, and productivity on the production line.
• Ensure proper material handling and flow in the facility.
• Lead and manage unionized hourly personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Team Building

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Operations or related field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Duties:

• Coach Safety, Quality and Productivity to ensure objectives are met through following standardized work
• Monitor andon 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
• Ensure flawless introduction of new parts to production through proactive planning and cross-functional communication
• Effectively implement the Engineering Change Process
• Identify data gaps in CMMS (missed production counts, etc.) and take corrective actions.

Qualifications

Preferred Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Operations, Transportation & Logistics, Supply Chain Management & Information Systems, Applied Engineering Science, Packaging Engineering, or Business Mgmt.
• Experience:
  • Body shop/stamping/subassembly, or manufacturing assembly, and machining experience are desired
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
  • Safety and MP&L experience preferred
  • Knowledge of constraint management principles
  • Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)

We have a commitment to our products and customers, but also know that our employees are the driving force behind our success. Find out what it is like to love our job. Come discover a Company that is focused on designing better cars, but also cares about you, your family and your community. By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

This position is a salary grade 6.

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.

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Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED Required
• Experience:
  • 1+ years of supervisory and/or manufacturing experience
  • Ability to work any shift, as well as rotating shifts and weekends
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision
  • 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
  • Ability to multitask
  • Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills
• A successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in One FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills