MFE Supervisor

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

3d • Hybrid

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. What will you make today? 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 Role You Will: As the MFE Supervisor, you will lead a multi-functional team—including Packaging, Warehousing, NAVL (NA Vehicle Operation Logistics) and NAML), and Automation— that includes designing and executing comprehensive logistics strategies from architecture development through final plant launch. By utilizing Virtual Manufacturing tools for early validation and guiding the MFE team through prototype and physical build stages, you will ensure the seamless delivery of engineering requirements. Your leadership is critical to meeting program-wide Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery (SQCD) objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related technical field, with 3+ years MFE experience in Manufacturing Engineering or Material Planning & Logistics (MP&L).
• Project Leadership: Proven track record of managing complex projects through the full lifecycle—from initial concept and architecture to high-volume manufacturing and launch.
• Technical Expertise: Deep proficiency in Lean Manufacturing principles and Material Flow Engineering (MFE) methodologies.
• Operational Flexibility: Willingness and ability to travel (up to70 % during launch phases and 30% during regular business phase) as required to support future launch programs at various assembly plants.

Nice To Haves

• Strategic Vision: Ability to define long-term objectives and translate them into actionable manufacturing strategies.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and orchestrate multi-disciplinary teams to achieve shared program goals.
• Financial Acumen: Experience in cost control, resource allocation, and budget management to maximize operational efficiency.
• Analytical Problem Solving: Strong capability in root-cause analysis and the implementation of data-driven corrective actions to resolve complex issues.
• Continuous Improvement: A results-oriented mindset focused on driving cost-saving initiatives and quality-enhancement actions.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering Solutions: Orchestrate the development of end-to-end engineering solutions for material flow and investment.
• Oversee the strategic planning of receiving, storage, and line-side delivery systems to ensure the seamless integration of new model programs into global facilities.
• Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with multi-disciplinary teams—including VOME, BCE Body Con Eng, IE, PD, Business Office, and Assembly Plant operations—to design and execute integrated, lean, and cost-optimized material flow strategies.
• Manage Product Launches: Direct New Model Product Launches at assembly plants, managing the full lifecycle of tooling and equipment installations to ensure operational readiness and launch excellence.
• Champion Innovation: Drive the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies, discrete event simulation (modeling), and automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and modernize logistics processes.
• Deliver Financial Objectives: Ensure all program financial targets are met by meticulously managing budgets and resources related to facilities, tooling, and labor.
• Optimize Performance: Monitor and analyze MP&L Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), leveraging data-driven insights to implement corrective actions and achieve overarching business objectives.
• Mitigate Risk: Utilize deep manufacturing and logistics expertise to proactively identify potential operational risks and establish robust preventive measures to safeguard production.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees