External Warehouse Operations Supervisor at Ford Global Career Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Logistics Systems, Cost-Saving Initiatives, Data Analytics, Process Efficiency, Material Flow, Warehouse Operations, Project Management, Collaboration, Benchmarking, Problem Solving, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, Vehicle Programs

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Drive Strategic Optimization: Dive deep into current and future warehouse operations to analyze efficiency, measure performance against targets, and develop a 5-year strategy to optimize Ford's North American warehouse footprint. Spearhead Cost-Saving Initiatives: Identify and lead the development of cost-saving opportunities within warehousing and material flow, ensuring the Material Planning & Logistics (MP&L) organization meets its annual cost efficiency goals. Support Future Vehicle Programs: Collaborate with New Model Launch, Manufacturing Engineering, and plant teams to provide critical cost and operational impact analysis for new vehicle programs and capacity expansions. Enhance Process Efficiency: Partner with Product Development to drive vehicle complexity reductions that translate directly to warehouse cost savings, and conduct competitive benchmarking to ensure Ford's processes are best-in-class. Provide Hands-On Plant Support: Travel to our Vehicle and Powertrain Operations plants (up to 50%) to provide expert, on-the-ground support to local teams, resolving material flow challenges and implementing Ford Production System (FPS) standards. Implement Key Supply Chain Strategies: Drive the execution of critical efficiency initiatives with Supply Chain partners, focusing on sequencing, packaging optimization, and critical parts inventory strategy. Established and active employee resource groups A bachelor's degree in supply chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. Proven ability to work as a self-starter in a dynamic, unstructured environment where priorities can change quickly. Experience with logistics systems such as a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), SMART, and PFEP-PRO (Plan For Every Part). The ability and willingness to support up to 40% travel. A master's degree in a relevant field. 10+ years of progressive experience within MP&L, manufacturing, or supply chain operations. Direct experience managing or optimizing third-party (3PL) warehouse operations. Prior experience in a formal leadership role. Advanced data analytics skills (e.g., Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau). Experience with Ford's Industrial Engineering processes and simulation tools (e.g., Pro Planner, FlexSim).

Responsibilities

Drive strategic optimization of warehouse operations and develop a 5-year strategy for Ford's North American warehouse footprint. Collaborate with various teams to support future vehicle programs and enhance process efficiency.