Materials Planning and Logistics Analyst

The MP&L Material Flow Analyst is responsible for coordinating, facilitating and/or leading the implementation of new, upgraded or modified material handling equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Providing a safe operator interface with equipment, managing related facilities actions (including internal skilled trades and/or outside contractors) and engaging suppliers to exceed performance expectations

• Targeting and eliminating uptime constraints, performing studies and identifying resources to improve productivity

• Working directly with skilled trades to solve recurring and complex equipment repair issues (e.g. racks, AGV's, turn tables, tilt tables, static stands, etc.), developing equipment specifications subsequent to consultation with production, material handling, and skilled trades team members

• Monitoring production floor activities for improvement opportunities, managing feedback from material handling equipment users, and facilitating efficient operation of equipment

• Will also be responsible for working with material handling supervision to introduce new, upgraded or modified equipment as well as identifying new model plans and actions

• Ability to work any shift as well as rotating shifts and weekends

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

• 3+ years of Materials Planning and Logistics experience in a Manufacturing Environment

• 1+ years of experience with Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Knowledge of safety processes including, but not limited to: OIS/JSA, GRASP, OHSIM, safety investigations, and safety audits

• Knowledge of applying principals of reliability and maintainability

• Experience in customer focused robust equipment design (without added cost)

• Knowledge of on-floor processes including, but not limited to: standardized work, QOS, process verification, cycle time improvements, last hit, and planning and scheduling of line releases

• Knowledge of business principles used to monitor and meet customer requirements

• Continually strive for high quality work in all aspects of the job; puts forth extra effort to ensure high quality of work

• Knowledge problem solving tools such as DMAIC

• Knowledge of material flow and layout

• Familiarity with CAD operations and CAD design

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision

• Successful candidate should be able to demonstrate leadership in One FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

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Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Ford Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.