Team Manager, Production Control, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Ford Motor Company•Marshall, MI

42d

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. 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? Ford's legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary. At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, we're not just assembling battery systems; we're leading a transformation. As a key member of our start-up team, you'll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from the ground up. Imagine: you, at the forefront of the electrification movement, helping to bring the next generation of vehicles to driveways, job sites and highways everywhere. In this position... You'll also… I. Production Planning & Control: Demand Planning & Forecasting: Organize and plan material requirements, releasing purchasing plans based on orders and forecasts. Lead for BOBM Cell Plant Production Operation Plans (OP Plans). Develop Buildable and Efficient Operating plan for the Plant - Analyze free demand and work with Sales OTD, MSAP, Launch, Supply Chain, Constraints and Plant team to develop the operating plan & meet demand Ensure allocation accuracy and alignment with the Operating Plan Ensue PTP/PTS/ Release stability targets are met and develop actions plans for any issues Timely submission of the Operating Plan and ensure supplier release are published as per the agreed cadence Liaise with the Plant and develop catch back plans in case of losses. Update releases based on daily Production performance Liaise with MP&L OBS team/ NMP and provide accurate Assumption letter submission to sales capturing new launch and Balance out Ensure day-wise / week-wise scheduling is done in line with capacities and constraints Liaise with sales to get orders as per allocation and develop alternate plans in case of order shortfalls Responsible for MIS reports (PTS/ PTP/ DPR/ PCM reports), support release fluctuation analysis ERP System Support: Support the MP&L MRP Development and Deployment Plan through the Explore, Realization, Test, and Hypercare phase of launching SAP Manage the department's forward model, including engineering change control and balance outs Just-in-Time (JIT) Delivery: Ensure just-in-time material flow to avoid production disruptions. Respond to customer changes, quality containments, shipping adjustments, and schedule changes Participate in Manufacturing capacity constraint management and resolution to meet with OP plan requirements Ford Production System (FPS) Support: Develop and implement Ford Production System, industrial material flow and lean manufacturing practices. ERP System Support: Support the MP&L MRP Development and Deployment Plan through the Explore, Realization, Test, and Hypercare phase of launching SAP. Scheduling & Sequencing: Manage the plant's production schedules, incorporating customer releases, engineering changes, and supply chain constraints. Recommend the most economical production work schedules. Forward Model Management: Manage the department's forward model, including engineering change control and balance outs. Just-in-Time (JIT) Delivery: Ensure just-in-time material flow to avoid production disruptions. Respond to customer changes, quality containments, shipping adjustments, and schedule changes. II. Supply Chain Management: Supplier Relationship Management: Participate in supplier capacity constraint management and resolution. Monitor abnormal supplier deliveries and work to improve overall delivery rates. Inventory Management: Manage inventory levels, including stockpiling and distribution. Control inventory turnover rates and manage obsolete stock. Logistics Coordination: Coordinate with external logistics providers as needed. Review premium freight expedites for improvement opportunities. Supply Chain Risk Management: Track timely material delivery, provide early warnings of abnormalities, and solve supply issues in a timely manner. III. Data Management & Reporting: ERP System Management: Identify and correct data gaps in the SAP system, including addressing missed advanced ship notices, production counts, receiving/shipping discrepancies, and class 1 bailee transactions. Manage gatekeeper approval for SAP access. Performance Reporting: Submit plant production performance reports to plant and division management. Assure accurate SQDCPME scorecards, policy deployment reports, and Plant Operating Review reports. Data Analysis: Support data management and policy deployment objectives at the plant level. Develop inventory and cost reduction roadmaps for MP&L tasks. System Improvement: Assist in the development of information and process systems. IV. Team Leadership & Development: Team Meetings: Prepare Production Control team meeting information and assure attendance and planning at monthly inventory meetings. Attend morning start-up meetings to communicate schedule updates, part availability, supply issues, and inventory count verifications. Employee Development: Coach and counsel employees on operational issues, career development, performance issues, and MP&L knowledge. Create and review individual performance reviews. Ensure all departmental employees participate in required training. Represent and coordinate the department GSR's career planning. Performance Management: Administer salary performance reviews, reward, and recognize employees, and address corrective actions as needed. Prioritization & Resource Allocation: Prioritize work on key issues and allocate resources effectively. Compliance & Auditing: Support VCA, FPS, QS9000, SHARP, ISO14001, SOX, and Hazmat internal and external audits. Perform monthly plant audits. Review plant procedures to align with departmental procedures. Support/oversee the cycle verification program. V. Communication & Collaboration: Internal Communication: Communicate critical MP&L issues to plant and division supply chain and scheduling management. Assure MP&L representation during quality campaign meetings. External Communication: Provide coordination with external logistics providers as needed. VI. Other: Flexibility: Ability to work various shifts, including weekends, to meet production demands. 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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

Production Planning & Control
Demand Planning & Forecasting
Lead for BOBM Cell Plant Production Operation Plans (OP Plans)
Ensure allocation accuracy and alignment with the Operating Plan
Ensure PTP/PTS/ Release stability targets are met and develop actions plans for any issues
Timely submission of the Operating Plan and ensure supplier release are published as per the agreed cadence
Liaise with the Plant and develop catch back plans in case of losses
Update releases based on daily Production performance
Liaise with MP&L OBS team/ NMP and provide accurate Assumption letter submission to sales capturing new launch and Balance out
Ensure day-wise / week-wise scheduling is done in line with capacities and constraints
Liaise with sales to get orders as per allocation and develop alternate plans in case of order shortfalls
Responsible for MIS reports (PTS/ PTP/ DPR/ PCM reports), support release fluctuation analysis
ERP System Support
Support the MP&L MRP Development and Deployment Plan through the Explore, Realization, Test, and Hypercare phase of launching SAP
Manage the department's forward model, including engineering change control and balance outs
Just-in-Time (JIT) Delivery
Ensure just-in-time material flow to avoid production disruptions
Respond to customer changes, quality containments, shipping adjustments, and schedule changes
Participate in Manufacturing capacity constraint management and resolution to meet with OP plan requirements
Ford Production System (FPS) Support
Develop and implement Ford Production System, industrial material flow and lean manufacturing practices.
Scheduling & Sequencing
Manage the plant's production schedules, incorporating customer releases, engineering changes, and supply chain constraints
Recommend the most economical production work schedules.
Forward Model Management
Manage the department's forward model, including engineering change control and balance outs.
Just-in-Time (JIT) Delivery
Ensure just-in-time material flow to avoid production disruptions.
Respond to customer changes, quality containments, shipping adjustments, and schedule changes.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Relationship Management
Participate in supplier capacity constraint management and resolution.
Monitor abnormal supplier deliveries and work to improve overall delivery rates.
Inventory Management
Manage inventory levels, including stockpiling and distribution.
Control inventory turnover rates and manage obsolete stock.
Logistics Coordination
Coordinate with external logistics providers as needed.
Review premium freight expedites for improvement opportunities.
Supply Chain Risk Management
Track timely material delivery, provide early warnings of abnormalities, and solve supply issues in a timely manner.
Data Management & Reporting
ERP System Management
Identify and correct data gaps in the SAP system, including addressing missed advanced ship notices, production counts, receiving/shipping discrepancies, and class 1 bailee transactions.
Manage gatekeeper approval for SAP access.
Performance Reporting
Submit plant production performance reports to plant and division management.
Assure accurate SQDCPME scorecards, policy deployment reports, and Plant Operating Review reports.
Data Analysis
Support data management and policy deployment objectives at the plant level.
Develop inventory and cost reduction roadmaps for MP&L tasks.
System Improvement
Assist in the development of information and process systems.
Team Leadership & Development
Team Meetings
Prepare Production Control team meeting information and assure attendance and planning at monthly inventory meetings.
Attend morning start-up meetings to communicate schedule updates, part availability, supply issues, and inventory count verifications.
Employee Development
Coach and counsel employees on operational issues, career development, performance issues, and MP&L knowledge.
Create and review individual performance reviews.
Ensure all departmental employees participate in required training.
Represent and coordinate the department GSR's career planning.
Performance Management
Administer salary performance reviews, reward, and recognize employees, and address corrective actions as needed.
Prioritization & Resource Allocation
Prioritize work on key issues and allocate resources effectively.
Compliance & Auditing
Support VCA, FPS, QS9000, SHARP, ISO14001, SOX, and Hazmat internal and external audits.
Perform monthly plant audits.
Review plant procedures to align with departmental procedures.
Support/oversee the cycle verification program.
Communication & Collaboration
Internal Communication
Communicate critical MP&L issues to plant and division supply chain and scheduling management.
Assure MP&L representation during quality campaign meetings.
External Communication
Provide coordination with external logistics providers as needed.
Flexibility
Ability to work various shifts, including weekends, to meet production demands.