Team Manager- Production Control

Job Description

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 of Canada's operations include a national headquarters, three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants, three parts distribution centres, and three Connectivity and Innovation centres. Ford employs approximately 7,000 people in Canada, while an additional 18,000 people are employees in the more than 400 Ford and Ford-Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information, please visit www.careers.form.com

At Ford of Canada, we are dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and selling high-quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers. We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. Come discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community, and the world in which we live. We don't just build vehicles; we craft the essential tools that empower businesses and individuals across the globe.

Ford was built on the belief that freedom of movement drives human progress. As we look to the future and the changing needs of society, we are committed to becoming the world's most trusted mobility company - delivering smart vehicles for a smart world. Join our team as we create tomorrow! We believe in putting people first, working together, and facing challenges head-on. Join us at the Windsor Engine Plant/Essex Engine Plant in creating vehicles that keep the world moving and forge a career defined by meaningful impact and innovation.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

Core Operations & Material Flow:
 

• Manage MP&L Functions: Oversee forward model, engineering change control, scheduling, supply chain, inventory, distribution, stockpiling, and Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) operations.
• Production Continuity: Ensure just-in-time material flow and uninterrupted production by overseeing customer releases, production schedules, inventory, and obsolescence management.
• Schedule Optimization: Optimize production schedules for economic efficiency and proactively respond to customer, quality, shipping, and schedule changes.

Supply Chain & Logistics Management:
 

• Supplier Relations: Lead supplier capacity constraint management and coordinate with external logistics providers to resolve supply issues.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives for inventory reduction, cost savings, record accuracy, and process enhancements.
• Logistics Oversight: Review premium freight expedites for improvement opportunities and manage receiving/shipping discrepancies.

Systems, Data & Compliance:
 

• System Integrity: Maintain the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) by correcting data gaps, missed advanced ship notices, and production counts.
• Compliance & Audits: Support plant objectives including Value Chain Analysis (VCA), Ford Production System (FPS), QS9000, ISO14001, SOX, and Hazmat audits.
• Performance Tracking: Manage SQDCPME scorecards, perform monthly plant audits, and oversee the cycle verification program.

Leadership & Communication:
 

• Team Development: Lead and coach the departmental team on operational issues and career development; conduct performance reviews and ensure training compliance.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate critical MP&L issues, schedule updates, and supply concerns to plant and division management during daily start-up meetings.
• Resource Allocation: Prioritize key issues, allocate resources, and ensure MP&L representation in quality campaigns and inventory meetings.

Qualifications

You'll have...

Education:
 

• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. (Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education
  attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required).

Experience:
 

• 5 -10 years' experience in production control or inventory management.
• 5+ years' experience as a supervisor in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in standard office Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Even better, you may have...

Education: 
 

• Bachelors Degree in Industrial Operations, Transportation & Logistics, Supply Chain Management & Information Systems, Applied Engineering Science, or Business management.

Experience: 
 

• Familiarity with Ford material management systems, including Common
• Manufacturing Management System (CMMS), Corrective and Preventive Actions, (CPARs), Standard Material Flow (SMF), On-Board Logistics (OBL), and related support systems is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with plant hourly and salaried personnel, plant management, logistics carriers, and
  production suppliers.
• Highly developed analytical abilities and sound, rapid decision-making capabilities.
• Capacity to perform effectively under pressure and manage crises when necessary.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.

Our focus is to build the best team. If you think you can bring value to Ford, love to collaborate, prioritize and aim to deliver excellence in everything you do, we encourage you to apply!

We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, does not sponsor work permit applications.

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