Production Supervisors - Plant Vehicle Scheduler

Ford • Wayne, MI

12h • $72,480 - $141,360 • 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.
The Plant Vehicle Scheduler is a critical role responsible for the end-to-end synchronization of vehicle production sequencing, broadcast accuracy, and inventory flow.
In this position...
You will be responsible for the end-to-end synchronization of vehicle production sequencing, broadcast accuracy, and inventory flow. You will manage the daily "blend" of the production line, ensuring that vehicle options, volumes, and sequences align with the Plant Operating Plan. This role acts as the primary liaison between Central Vehicle Scheduling (CVS), Production, Engineering, and external vendors to ensure a seamless transition from body/paint through to final delivery.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: 6 months or more of related experience in a manufacturing plant environment (coop and internship experience will be considered)
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in automotive manufacturing systems (e.g., CMMS, NGAVS, OPTESSA, GVS, SharePoint). Working knowledge in Microsoft: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Analytical Skills: Demonstrated ability to interpret complex data sets, including Weekly Option Rate reports and daily blend reports.
• Communication: Validated ability to communicate technical broadcast updates to production teams and coordinate with external ILVS vendors.
• Detail Oriented: Ability to master vehicle status codes and the ability to manage precise "restart" worksheets and solve tables.
• Problem Solving: Proven problem-solving ability needed to resolve broadcast expansion errors and inventory status discrepancies in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead with integrity while following
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism in difficult and stressful situations
• Two-way communicator who actively listens to hourly team members, leaders, business partners and customers
• Highly committed to continuous improvement, while applying innovative solutions with a customer first mindset
• Create a culture of safety and apply and implement workplace policies
• Value different opinions & is open to ideas & perspectives from others
• Ability to flex daytime schedule during busy period including weekends and off shifts, as required by the business

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Data Analysis or related field
• Experience in automotive manufacturing plant environment (coop and internship experience will be considered)
• Safety and quality experience
• Familiarity with Engineering Change Control (FAP02-057) and Quality Verification Systems (VOPQUG-265)
• Experience managing "Special Order" units (VSO) or show-unit (e.g., Detroit Show) processing
• Prior tenure working in a unionized environment

Responsibilities

• Production Scheduling & Sequencing: Monitor daily blend reports to ensure 5/6 day line systems are maintained. Utilize OPTESSA to facilitate pull-ahead and sequencing requirements for Body and Paint departments.
• Broadcast & Solve Management: Coordinate model year broadcast solve tables with Codification Analysts. Update local solves for pre-build events and ECN requirements. Ensure the accuracy of the 8502 TELEDATA and floor communication systems (AIS Boxes).
• System Maintenance: Manage vehicle status updates across multiple platforms, including NGAVS, CMMS, and GVS. Track units through over 20 status codes (from submission to final sale).
• Constraint & Capacity Planning: Conduct annual constraint reviews during launch and coordinate with CVS on the "Get Ready" process. Maintain the Get Ready Letter and adjust control items as required.
• Documentation & Reporting: Publish weekly Option Rate reports, Delivery Scorecards, and DPR Model Tracking. Manage all restart request documentation and broadcast solve maintenance records via SharePoint.
• Inventory & Quality Coordination: Support Autoport and Quality Control to resolve status issues with finished vehicles. Manage "Late Unit" monitoring, unit restarts, and yard/plant quality holds.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Liaison: Coordinate invoice processing and rotation sequencing. Work closely with Process Engineers, Material Handling, and the Plant Vehicle Team (PVT) to resolve broadcast errors promptly.
• Launch & Balance Out: Lead the tracking for MP&L during model year balance outs, pre-builds, and launches. Coordinate Trim Cut-In/Cut-Out requests and ensure all balance-out units are purged from systems at year-end.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees