Process Coach, MP&L, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

At Blue Oval Battery Park Michigan, you will...

• use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions

• build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future

• create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others

• be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.

What you'll do...

Team Leadership & Development:

• Build Team Leader and Team Member capability.

• Lead and manage hourly personal development.

• Communication and recognition.

• Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities/tasks.

Operational Excellence & Daily Management:

• Coach Safety, Quality, and Productivity to ensure objectives are met through following standardized work.
• Responsible for the daily material handling functions for the facility and the department.
• Ensure proper material flow from the marketplace to the production line feed location.
• Provide direction and support in the allocation of resources to appropriately cover material handling responsibilities.
• Monitor and react to Andon occurrences.
• Thorough Process Confirmation, verify that the line is running safely, smoothly, and producing quality parts.

Continuous Improvement & FPS Support:

• Support Continuous Improvement and coach problem resolution to the lowest level.
• Support Ford Production System and synchronous material flow through lean manufacturing practices.

Supervisory & Administrative Tasks:

• Basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents.

Candidates must possess full flexibility and a readiness to consistently work across all established standard, operating, and rotational shift schedules, encompassing day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

You’ll Need…

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 + years of working experience in a material handling position in a manufacturing plant.
• 2+ years of lean logistics/ material handling improvement project experience.
• 2+ years of experience in system audits (e.g., process, safety).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, constraint management principles, logistics planning, and management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook).
• Familiar with ERP system background logic (SAP, MES, LES, etc.) structure.

Even better, you may have…

• Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in Industrial Engineering/Engineering/Logistics or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience in Automotive MP&L (Material Planning & Logistics) is preferable, new warehousing and logistics planning projects, and logistics automation project implementation.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Acumen:
  Possesses strong analytical, logical thinking, and systematic problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of line balancing, time study, material flow, and capacity planning is essential.
• Communication &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Excellent communication and presentation skills in English, with a strong ability to convey information effectively and collaborate proactively as a team player, supporting colleagues and team objectives.
• Adaptability & Proactive Work Ethic:
  Exhibits an open mind, eagerness to learn, and adaptability to change. Demonstrates a proactive, "can-do" attitude, taking initiative and approaching challenges with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Resilience & Flexibility:
  Capable of maintaining performance and composure under pressure, meeting tight deadlines, and adapting to various work schedules, including any shift, rotating shifts, and weekends.
• Leadership Potential:
  Shows capacity for effective leadership, including the ability to assign work to a unionized hourly workforce and hold employees accountable for adhering to safety, quality, and throughput processes.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

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