Manager Supply Chain Automation at Ford Motor

DescriptionWe 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 were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world movesAs part of our Manufacturing team youll help build the world-class state-of-the-art smart vehicles were known our plants around the world were constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. Youll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.Ford is building a skilled and motivated team designing and implementing the parts and component delivery methods of tomorrow supporting our Stamping Powertrain and Vehicle Assembly operations. We are looking for the right senior manager to build and lead this team in North America with a balance of visionary thinking technical expertise and demonstrated leadership behaviorsResponsibilitiesWhat youll do...Recruit select and grow a team to drive this automation transformationGrow a collection of proven industrialized automation solutions supporting both greenfield and brownfield scenariosEngineer plan and implement automation efficiency projects- coordinating amongst Plant Operations Research & Development Information Technology solution providers Flow Engineering Manufacturing Engineering and others to ensure appropriate solutions within budget and on schedule.QualificationsYoull Have...Bachelors degree in a related field or a combination of equivalent and experienceProven leadership behaviors - specifically in areas of communication and team buildingMust be comfortable in industrial manufacturing settings with ability to travelExperience benchmarking in the arena of Industrial Material Handling solutions will be a plus.Even Better You May Have...Prefer experience with manufacturing or handling automation. Even better if that experience involves AGV AMR ASRS V-SLAM navigation vehicle traffic management systemsPrefer related Engineering or Technical degreeYou may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including: Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and more Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments and more Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases Tuition assistance Established and active employee resource groups Paid time off for individual and team community service A generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.This position is a leadership level 5.For more information on salary and benefits click here: 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.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location will be required to be onsite four or more days per week.#LI-Hybrid #LI-OG1Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Inventory Control,Procurement,SAP,Supply Chain Experience,SAP Supply Chain Management,Production Planning,Supplier Management,ERP Systems,Materials Management,Logistics,Manufacturing,MRP Employment Type : Full-Time Department / Functional Area: Manufacturing Experience: years Vacancy: 1