Launch Coordinator - Supplemental

Job Description

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. What will you make today?

As part of our Manufacturing team, you'll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we're constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

*Note this is a supplemental position and is not eligible for all benefits*

In this position

The Launch Coordinator will support/coordinate overall process for product launches, including ensuring delivery of product, key milestones, and product content.

Responsibilities

What you'll do

• Manage the 6-person hourly Incoming Quality team that responds to floor calls related to parts with suspected incoming quality defects
• Gain an in-depth working knowledge of all the key and critical parts for all 3 current vehicle lines
• Work with plant production, MP&L, Engineering and other support departments, to analyze and resolve short-term and long-term incoming quality issues
• Hold meetings (both in person and WebEx) with Ford vendors to work on resolutions to incoming quality defects
• Oversee internal plant scrap process
• Work with the plant dimensional controls team to test part specifications coming from vendors
• Write, organize, and maintain records related to QR billings against suppliers, when charged for defective incoming parts
• Hold training sessions for new and current plant salary and hourly employees regarding IQ and scrap process, to ensure ongoing and robust processes
• Manage/coordinate campaigns for quality holds directly related to incoming part issues

Qualifications

You'll have

• High School Diploma
• 1+ years of previous supervisory experience or 1+ years of manufacturing experience

Even better, you may have

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Quality, Operations, preferred
• Safety and Quality experience
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Knowledge of constraint management principles
• Prior experience managing a unionized workforce
• Six Sigma: Black or Green Belt certified

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

https://fordcareers.co/supplemental

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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