Material Handling Process Coach

Ford Motor Company - Buffalo, New York

Position Summary:

Position Title:  Material Handling Process Coach
 

Position Overview:

At Ford Motor Company, we are taking our Material Handling Supervisors to the next level. These talented employees are now called ‘Process Coaches’ and are the drivers of standardization and continuous improvement in the Ford Production System.

At Ford Motor Company, we are dedicated to designing, manufacturing and selling high quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers.   We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. Come discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community and the world in which we live.


Responsibilities:
 

Responsible for the daily material handling functions for the facility and for the department Ensure proper material flow from receiving dock, to warehouse storage location, to the production line feed location, to the delivery of finished product to customers Provide direction and support in the allocation of resources in order to appropriately cover material handling responsibilities Support Ford Production System and synchronous material flow through lean manufacturing practices Assure all safety, quality, delivery, cost, morale, environment, production throughput, budgets, practices, objectives, and improvements are met Meet First Time Through, inventory, cost, scrap, supply, and tooling expense targets Coach Safety, Quality and Productivity by following standardized work Lead and manage unionized hourly personnel Provide communication and recognition Build hourly Team Leader and Team Member capability Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks Support Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) and coach problem resolution to the lowest level Basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents Ability and willingness to work any shift as well as rotating shifts and weekends   Minimum Requirements:   High School Diploma 3+ years of supervisory experience in a material movement capacity (i.e warehouse, distribution etc) 1+ years of experience with Microsoft Office Preferred Requirements:   Ability to work independently with limited supervision Union supervisory experience strongly preferred; capable of assigning work to unionized hourly workforce and holding employees accountable for following processes pertaining to daily work assignments in terms safety, quality, and throughput Strong organizational and administrative skills Ability to multi-task Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills Demonstrate ONE FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Operations, Transportation & Logistics, Supply Chain Management & Information Systems, Applied Engineering Science, Packaging Engineering, or Business Mgmt Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles

 
The distance between imagination and …. Creation.  It can be measured in years of innovation, or in moments of brilliance. And, it can be a road you start traveling right now.  When you join Ford Motor Company, your journey begins.  You become part of a team that is already leading the way, with ingenious solutions and attainable products – and it is always ready to go further.

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.
 
 

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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