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Job Information

Ford Motor Company SOT Operations Specialist in Mexico

The purpose of this role is to mitigate supply chain risk that could potentially impact Ford Motor Company’s Manufacturing Operations. You will be responsible for working with and resolving a caseload of operationally and financially distressed production suppliers that requires onsite support to mitigate risk. Develops and delivers risk mitigation strategies aimed at protecting Ford’s Vehicle and Powertrain production plans. Executes interim and permenant corrective actions with supplier(s) to ensure robust supply signal to Ford Motor Company, and alignment with Ford’s Supply Chain Organization's business objectives. Position communicates to all levels of the organization, within the function as well as other functions and suppliers.

Responsibilities

  • The goal of Ford’s Critical Supply Team is “no lost unit” against its production plan.

  • Up to 75% travel to supplier locations when required for on-site support of production, launch and build-out. Availability to work weekends & off shifts is required.

  • Ability to assess complex supply chain issues and lead teams in a cross functional environment to develop creative solutions.

  • Conduct onsite evaluations of Critical supplier sites for manufacturing and quality related opportunities

  • Assess metrics supporting supplier critical issues or sufficiency plan resolution.

  • Assess supplier production schedules and potential impacts to Ford production.

  • Summarize complex issues with resolutions and effectively communicate to leadership.

  • Resolve complex capacity constraints to resolution with goal of eliminating potential plant disruptions and associated premium transportation.

  • Ability to problem tackle complete issues and implement new and innovative strategies.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 5+ years working experience in Manufacturing Operations

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration or related experience required.

  • A strong understanding of manufacturing processes, throughput and program management experience is required.

  • Up to 75% travel required; ability to travel to supplier plant locations when required for onsite support of operationally distressed suppliers. Must be available on weekends as required

  • Ability to be flexible and at times work extended and non-core hours to ensure issues are worked to resolution.

  • Proficient computer skills –MS Suite/Excel required

Preferred Qualifcations

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering preferred

  • Strong leadership and communication skills are necessary to be successful in this position.

  • Ability to speak and write in the English language fluently to effectively communicate with global teams

  • Deep understanding of how efficient Supply Chains work.

  • Self-motivated/independent/resourceful. Anticipates business needs and is comfortable dealing with ambiguity.

  • Understanding of Safe Launch, APQP, PPAP, and Industrialization

  • Helpful Ford Systems knowledge - CMMS, VPP, OTG, & WERS experience.

Requisition ID : 29482

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