Constraints Analyst

Ford • Dearborn, MI

3d • $72,480 - $162,120 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Constraint Management Analyst, you will play a key role in ensuring production targets and program timelines are achieved by proactively identifying, analyzing, and mitigating supply base constraints. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive resolution strategies, improve processes, and support operational excellence across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; MP&L experience preferred
• Working knowledge of A&OP, S&OP, and S&OE processes
• Experience with GCP, SAC, Pega, Ascent, and CMMS systems
• Understanding of product definition and constraint management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence and drive consensus
• Proven project management skills, including timing and risk mitigation
• Ability to align work to broader program objectives
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptable, self-starter in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze constraints impacting launch timelines, free demand, and current production plans.
• Develop expertise in Scheduling, Analysis, and Controls (SAC) and related systems.
• Partner with Vehicle Line teams, Plant personnel, Purchasing, PLM, PD, OpPlan, CVS analysts, FCSD, and others to develop and implement mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and report performance through weekly metrics, tracking ICA/PCA identification and timing by vehicle line; analyzing trends to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead and support best practices in constraint management across programs.
• Provide regular updates on progress, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership through GCAC and weekly NA Constraints meetings.
• Proactively identify supplier capacity risks using tools such as Ascent and Pega workflow management.
• Conduct PPC audits/reviews to ensure supplier supportability for production plans.
• Support capacity study follow-ups and assist in preparing suppliers for volume increases (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