Resilience Program Management Supervisor

Ford; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford is seeking a Supply Chain Resilience Program Manager to lead end-to-end resilience across its global value chain, coordinating with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, and Supplier Technical Assistance teams. The role demands strategic thinking, executive communication, and strong program management to mitigate disruptions and strengthen supply continuity.

The successful candidate will drive governance, risk management, data analytics, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Operations, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Consulting, or Program Management.
• Highly proficient in AI use.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply chain resilience strategies that strengthen Ford's end-to-end supply network.
• Establish governance models, risk management processes across the full value chain.
• Identify vulnerabilities and develop mitigation plans to improve continuity and stability.
• Lead resilience workstreams across Electrical, Exterior, Interior, Powertrain, and Chassis systems.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives and deliver improvements in resilience.
• Manage timelines, milestones, risk registers, and executive reporting.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations and dashboards for senior leadership.
• Translate risks into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Lead governance forums and facilitate decisions across stakeholders.
• Utilize data analytics and risk intelligence tools to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop KPIs and metrics to measure resilience performance.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance visibility and responsiveness.
• Benchmark Ford's resilience capabilities against industry best practices.

Skills

AI use

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Operations, Finance, or related field

Job description

Supply Chain Resilience Program Manager

We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

In this position... Ford is seeking a highly motivated and strategic Supply Chain Resilience Program Manager to lead the development and execution of end-to-end supply chain resilience initiatives across our global value chain. This critical role is responsible for driving strategies that strengthen the structural integrity, continuity, and adaptability of Ford's supply network, ensuring uninterrupted delivery of components and materials that support vehicle production. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional workstreams spanning all major vehicle systems, including Electrical, Exterior, Interior, Powertrain, and Chassis, while partnering with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, Finance, and Supplier Technical Assistance teams. This role offers exceptional visibility, including regular executive-level reviews and presentations to the Vice President of Supply Chain and other senior leadership stakeholders. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, analytical rigor, strong program management capabilities, and executive communication skills to drive transformational initiatives that improve Ford's resilience against supply disruptions, geopolitical risks, capacity constraints, financial instability, and other emerging threats.

What you'll do...

Enterprise Resilience Strategy

• Develop and execute supply chain resilience strategies that strengthen Ford's end-to-end supply network.
• Establish and maintain resilience frameworks, governance models, and risk management processes across the full value chain.
• Identify structural vulnerabilities and develop mitigation plans to improve continuity and operational stability.
• Drive long-term initiatives that reduce exposure to single-source dependencies, capacity constraints, geographic concentration risks, and supplier financial instability.

Program Leadership

• Lead a portfolio of high-impact resilience workstreams across Electrical, Exterior, Interior, Powertrain, and Chassis systems.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives and deliver measurable improvements in supply chain resilience.
• Manage timelines, milestones, risk registers, issue resolution, and executive reporting.
• Ensure alignment between resilience objectives and Ford's overall manufacturing, sourcing, and product development strategies.

Risk Identification and Mitigation

• Conduct proactive assessments of supplier, sub-tier, logistics, and material supply risks.
• Partner with Purchasing and Engineering organizations to identify critical components, technologies, and supply chain bottlenecks.
• Develop mitigation strategies including dual sourcing, localization, capacity expansion, inventory optimization, and contingency planning.
• Monitor emerging risks related to geopolitical events, trade policy changes, natural disasters, labor disruptions, and supplier performance.

Executive Communication & Governance

• Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations, dashboards, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
• Provide regular updates to the Vice President of Supply Chain and Supply Chain Leadership Team.
• Translate complex supply chain risks into actionable business insights and strategic decision recommendations.
• Lead governance forums and facilitate decisions across multiple stakeholder groups.

Data Analytics & Continuous Improvement

• Utilize data analytics and risk intelligence tools to identify trends, vulnerabilities, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop KPIs and performance metrics that measure resilience effectiveness across suppliers, commodities, and vehicle programs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance supply chain visibility, transparency, and responsiveness.
• Benchmark Ford's resilience capabilities against industry best pract

You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Operations, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Consulting, or Program Management.
• Highly proficient in in AI use

Even better, you may have...

• 7+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Consulting, or Program Management.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional programs in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate large datasets and identify strategic insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including executive-level storytelling and influence.
• Proven ability to drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience managing multiple projects