Process Coach, MP&L, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Ford Motor • Marshall, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

At BlueOval 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED