Sr. Process Coach, Production Control, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. 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’s legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary. At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, we’re not just assembling battery systems; we’re leading a transformation. As a key member of our start-up team, you’ll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from the ground up. Imagine: you, at the forefront of the electrification movement, helping to bring the next generation of vehicles to driveways, job sites and highways everywhere. 
 

At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, you will...
•  use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions
•  build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future
•  create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others
•  be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.

What you'll do…

Production Planning & Scheduling:

• Lead for BOBM Cell Plant Production Operation Plans (OP Plans)
• Develop Buildable and Efficient Operating plan for the Plant. Analyze free demand and work with MSAP, Launch, Supply Chain, Constraints and Plant team to develop the operating plan & meet demand
• Ensure allocation accuracy and alignment with the Operating Plan
• Ensue PTP/PTS/ Release stability targets are met and develop actions plans for any issues
• Timely submission of the Operating Plan and ensure supplier release are published as per the agreed cadence.
• Liaise with the Plant and develop catch back plans in case of losses. Update releases based on daily Production performance.
• Liaise with MP&L OBS team/ NMP and provide accurate Assumption letter submission to sales capturing new launch and Balance out.
• Ensure day-wise / week-wise scheduling is done in line with capacities and constraints
• Liaise with sales to get orders as per allocation and develop alternate plans in case of order shortfalls
• Responsible for MIS reports (PTS/ PTP/ DPR/ PCM reports)
• ERP System Support: Support the MP&L MRP Development and Deployment Plan through the Explore, Realization, Test, and Hypercare phase of launching SAP
• Manage the department's forward model, including engineering change control and balance outs
• Just-in-Time (JIT) Delivery: Ensure just-in-time material flow to avoid production disruptions. Respond to customer changes, quality containments, shipping adjustments, and schedule changes

Data Management & Reporting:
• ERP System Management: Identify and correct data gaps in the SAP system 
• Performance Reporting: Submit plant production performance reports to plant and division management. Assure accurate SQDCPME scorecards, policy deployment reports, and Plant Operating Review reports.
• Data Analysis: Support data management and policy deployment objectives at the plant level. Develop inventory and cost reduction roadmaps for MP&L tasks.
• System Improvement: Assist in the development of information and process systems.

Team Meetings & Continues Improvement:
• Team Meetings: Prepare Production Control team meeting information and assure attendance and planning at monthly inventory meetings. Attend morning start-up meetings to communicate schedule updates, part availability, supply issues, and inventory count verifications.
• Prioritization & Resource Allocation: Prioritize work on key issues and allocate resources effectively.
• Compliance & Auditing: Support VCA, FPS, QS9000, SHARP, ISO14001, SOX, and Hazmat internal and external audits. Perform monthly plant audits. Review plant procedures to align with departmental procedures. Support/oversee the cycle verification program.

Communication & Collaboration:
• Internal Communication: Communicate critical MP&L issues to plant and division of supply chain and scheduling management. Assure MP&L representation during quality campaign meetings.
• External Communication: Provide coordination with external logistics providers as needed.

Other:
• Flexibility: Ability to work various shifts, including weekends, to meet production demands.
 
 

You'll have... 

• Bachelor’s degree or above. 
• At least 3 years’ experience in production planning management experience in large enterprises (materials, electronics, automotive and other industries).
• Team management experience.
• Proficient in using office software, familiar with ERP or SAP systems.
• Excellent data analysis