Constraints Analyst

Ford Motor • Allen Park, MI

2d • $72,480 - $162,120 • Onsite

About The Position

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love. In this position... As a Constraint Management Analyst, you will help in constraint management efforts to ensure that production targets and projects meet their goals and timelines. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify, analyze, and mitigate constraints that could impact order delivery. Your role is crucial in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree
• Previous MP&L Experience
• Requires an understanding (or the ability to quickly gain an understanding) of the constraint process.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of A&OP, S&OE processes
• Familiarity with systems CMMS,GCP,SAC
• Understanding of product Definition creation
• Proficient in MS Suite

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze constraints effecting launch timelines, free demand, and current Production plans.
• Become an expert in the Scheduling, Analysis, and Controls (SAC) application.
• Collaborate with Vehicle line teams, Plant personnel, purchasing, PLM, PD, OpPlan, CVS analysts, FCSD, and others, to develop strategies and mitigate constraints.
• Monitor performance by publishing weekly metrics that identify track ICA and PCA identification and timing by vehicle line. Trend data and seek continuous improvement.
• Implement and maintain best practices in constraint management.
• Report on progress, challenges, and outcomes to senior management via GCAC and Weekly NA Constraints meeting.
• Take a proactive approach by actively identifying issues where supplier capacity doesn't meet demand utilizing the Ascent and Pega workflow management tools.
• Conduct PPC audit/reviews to ensure supplier supportability to production plans.
• Assist in capacity study follow up in preparing suppliers for part uplifts.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level