Material Planning & Logistics Supervisor (Proc Coach - MP&L) suppl KTP

Ford Motor Company - Louisville, Kentucky

Position Summary:

Position Duties:
 

• 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
• Assure all safety, quality, delivery, cost, morale, environment, production throughput, budgets, practices, objectives, and improvements are met
• Meet First Time Through, inventory, cost, scrap, supply, and tooling expense targets
• Coach Safety, Quality and Productivity by following standardized work
• Lead and manage unionized hourly personnel
• Provide communication and recognition
• Build hourly Team Leader and Team Member capability
• Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks
• Support Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) and coach problem resolution to the lowest level
• Basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents
• Ability to work any shift as well as rotating shifts and weekends

***Note- This is a Supplemental position.  Supplemental employees are ineligible to receive a complete benefits package.

Minimum Requirements:
 

• 1+ year logistic experience
• High School Diploma  or GED

Preferred Requirements: 
 

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Operations, Transportation & Logistics, Supply Chain Management & Information Systems, Applied Engineering
• Science, Packaging Engineering, or Business Mgmt.
• Body shop /stamping / subassembly, or manufacturing assembly and machining experience desired
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Knowledge of constraint management principles
• Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• 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 safety, quality, and throughput
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills
• Demonstrate ONE FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

 
The distance between imagination and …. Creation.   It can be measured in years of innovation, or in moments of brilliance.    And, it can be a road you start traveling right now.   When you join Ford Motor Company, your journey begins.   You become part of a team that is already leading the way, with ingenious solutions and attainable products – and it is always ready to go further.
 
At Ford Motor Company, the distance between you and an amazing career has never been shorter.    Join the Ford team today, and discover the benefits, rewards and development opportunities you’d expect from a diverse global leader.  
 
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.  Visa sponsorship is not available  for   this position.
 
Ford Motor Company is 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. Ford Motor Company also is committed to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment such persons.  
 
 

 

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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