Process Coach - Material Planning and Logistics

Process Coach - Material Planning and Logistics 

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
 

• Responsible for overseeing daily material receiving and delivery functions for the facility managed by Penske and Engine assembly but not limited to:  Ensuring proper material flow from receiving dock to warehouse storage location then to the production line feed location and to the delivery of finished product to the customers.
• Establish and define material handling processes and procedures for presentation to the line.Participate in SMF planning team supporting lean manufacturing continuous improvement (decanted marketplace, small lot containerization, flexible linefeed, etc.).
• Work with production teams to improve workstation material delivery and presentation.
• Develop layout proposals for unique operations or line rebalances.
• Participate in cost studies, capital improvement budget projects, forecasting MH equipment requirements, floor space effect, material flow impact, and FPS/SMF system support.
• Support new model programs.
• Participate with Pedestrian Safety Committee for improvement in safety and traffic flow.
• Initiate corrective actions to alleviate part quality concerns related to dunnage or handling 
• Review Material Handling manpower and operations to identify and implement efficiencies
• Support Ford Production System and synchronous material flow lean manufacturing practices
• Assure all safety, quality, delivery, cost, people, environment, production throughput, budgets, practices, objectives, etc. and improvements are met.
• Coach team on the use of standardized work practices. 

Minimum Qualifications:Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/ Industrial Operations,/Supply Chain Management & Information Systems/ Applied Engineering Science,  or 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:

• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience in a unionized environment. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of part control systems including part analysis and shipping and receiving preferred
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Capable of assigning work to third party provider and unionized hourly workforce and holding employees accountable for following processes pertaining to daily work assignments in terms safety, quality, and throughput
• Proficiency in problem-solving and conflict management skills
• Demonstrate leadership in FORD+ (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Microsoft Office working knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Other Information:

• This position is primarily a day shift placement but may require attendance on off shifts and/or weekends
• Position reports to Production Control Team Manager 

We thank all applicants 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.