Manufacturing Material Trial Specialist at Ford Global Career Site
Dearborn, Michigan, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Project Management, Coordination, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Meeting Facilitation, Feedback Gathering, Problem-Solving, Stamping Processes, Material Trials, Supply Chain Logistics, Tracking Tools, Reporting Tools

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description
Manage all stamping trial actions from initiation to completion. Facilitate the development and submission of trial proposals. Serve as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for other organizations, mills, and material processors concerning trial requests. Establish and maintain clear points of contact for each phase of every trial. Manage and update trial tracking sheets to ensure accurate status reporting. Coordinate the timing of material orders effectively with Material Planning & Logistics (MP&L). Collect and synthesize trial feedback from all designated points of contact. Facilitate Material Trial Cost Reimbursement Requests, ensuring timely processing. Schedule and coordinate regular trial meetings (monthly or bi-weekly) with trial administrators across eleven stamping facilities to monitor and update trial statuses. Act as the lead for "special project" trial-related matters, including critical resourcing initiatives (e.g., Cliffs, Constellium), responses to significant events (e.g., Novelis fire, Tariff actions), and recovery from business interruptions (e.g., SET Enterprises bankruptcy, Cliffs Dearborn Works BOF shutdown). Proven experience in project management or coordination, preferably within a manufacturing or engineering environment. Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex trials simultaneously. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with diverse internal and external stakeholders. Ability to facilitate meetings, gather feedback, and drive consensus. Proficiency in tracking and reporting tools. Knowledge of stamping processes, material trials, and supply chain logistics is highly desirable. Problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to addressing challenges and business interruptions.
Responsibilities
Manage all stamping trial actions from initiation to completion and serve as the Single Point of Contact for trial requests. Coordinate with various stakeholders and maintain trial tracking sheets for accurate status reporting.
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