Support Continuous Improvement and coach problem resolution to the lowest level Build Team Leader and Team Member capability 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 Ensure flawless introduction of new parts to production through proactive planning and cross-functional communication Established and active employee resource groups High School Diploma or GED Required 1 year of supervisory and/or manufacturing experience Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook Ability to work rotating shifts and hours, including nights and weekends Ability to work independently with limited supervision Capable of assigning work to a 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 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 Safety and MP&L experience preferred Knowledge of constraint management principles Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)
