Strategic Constraint Planner

Ford-Motor-Company; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and prescription drug

Flexible family care & parental leave

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program for employees

Paid time off for community service

Generous paid holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Constraint Management Analyst to identify and mitigate production constraints, ensuring launches stay on schedule and programs meet targets. You will work with Vehicle Line teams, Plant personnel, Purchasing, and other groups to develop mitigation strategies, monitor weekly metrics, and drive continuous improvement.

This salaried role is grade 6–7 with competitive pay and full benefits, including medical coverage, paid time off, and tuition

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MP&L experience preferred.
• Experience with AOP, S&OP, and S&OE processes.
• Experience with GCP, SAC, Pega, Ascent, and CMMS systems.
• Understanding of product definition and constraint management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze constraints impacting launch timelines, free demand, and current production plans.
• Develop expertise in Scheduling, Analysis, and Controls (SAC) and related systems.
• Partner with Vehicle Line teams, Plant personnel, Purchasing, PLM, PD, OpPlan, CVS analysts, FCSD, and others to develop and implement mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and report performance through weekly metrics by vehicle line; analyze trends to drive improvement.
• Lead and support best practices in constraint management across programs.
• Provide regular updates on progress, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership through GCAC and weekly NA Constraints meetings.
• Proactively identify supplier capacity risks using tools such as Ascent and Pega workflow management.
• Conduct PPC audits/reviews to ensure supplier supportability for production plans.
• Support capacity study follow-ups and assist in preparing suppliers for volume increases (part uplifts).

Skills

AOP/SOP/SOE

Microsoft Office

Collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

GCP

SAC

Pega

Ascent

CMMS

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Constraint Management Analyst to identify and mitigate production constraints, ensuring launches stay on schedule and programs meet targets. You will work with Vehicle Line teams, Plant personnel, Purchasing, and other groups to develop mitigation strategies, monitor weekly metrics, and drive continuous improvement.

This salaried role is grade 6–7 with competitive pay and full benefits, including medical coverage, paid time off, and tuition