Team Manager-Supply Chain

Ford Motor • Ypsilanti, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

In this position... We are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and people-focused Supply Chain Manager to lead our materials and logistics operations. As a key People Leader, you will oversee the end-to-end supply chain for a diverse portfolio of commodities, ranging from traditional fuel system components to advanced battery assembly parts. You will be responsible for ensuring that our production lines remain lean and efficient.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing operations

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).
• Production System, Synchronous Material Flow, and lean manufacturing knowledge and experience for material replenishment desired
• Previous plant experience is desired.
• Knowledge of CMMS, TWOs, SMART, CPARs, SFR, OSHIM, is a benefit
• Having a long-term interest in Material Planning and Logistics career desired

Responsibilities

• People Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of salaried supply chain professionals and hourly personnel, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous learning.
• Dual-Commodity Strategy: Oversee the integrated supply chain strategy for both Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) components, ensuring seamless support for diverse vehicle programs.
• Inventory Optimization: Manage and optimize multi-million dollar inventory levels for both ICE and Battery commodities to balance working capital requirements with 100% production uptime.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Act as the primary plant liaison for a global supplier base, managing performance, conducting risk assessments, and resolving critical shortages before they impact the line.
• Production Scheduling & MRP: Direct the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process to ensure accurate forecasting and scheduling in alignment with Ford’s Global Production Programming.
• Logistics & Freight Management: Optimize inbound and outbound logistics flows, working to reduce premium freight costs while maintaining strict delivery windows for downstream assembly plants.
• New Program Launch Management: Lead the supply chain readiness for upcoming battery and powertrain program launches, ensuring all parts meet quality and timing milestones.
• Budget & Cost Control: Develop and manage the departmental budget, driving Year-Over-Year (YoY) cost reductions through waste elimination and process improvements.
• Lean Material Flow: Implement and sustain lean manufacturing principles (PFEP - Plan for Every Part) to improve warehouse density and line-side delivery efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering departments to address technical changes or quality spills that require immediate supply chain pivots.
• Change Management: Lead the transition of floor space and material handling equipment as the plant shifts capacity from legacy ICE components to increasing battery assembly volumes.
• Data Analytics & Reporting: Utilize Ford’s internal systems (such as CMMS or SAP) to provide real-time data visualization and reporting on supply chain health to plant leadership.

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: Manager