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.

In this position...

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

• Monitoring projects against schedule within agreed costs and in accordance with deadlines.
• Product transfers from external sites and customer requirements during product transfer/product introduction to ensure all requirements are captured in project plans.
• Manufacturing requirements and determine the appropriate manufacturing strategy in conjunction with the functional managers.
• Packaging requirements and appropriate packaging strategy.
• Coordination with suppliers/vendors on- and off-site to make purchasing decisions
• Validation activities for new equipment and process.
• Reporting on key risks and providing recommendations for mitigation.
• Milestone meetings and document meeting outcomes for follow-up by respective category owners.
• Compliance with required standards i.e. Health and Safety, Environmental and regulatory requirements.

• High School Diploma
• 5+ years of experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Automotive experience in a vehicle assembly plant
• Prior experience handling a unionized work force
• Safety and Quality experience preferred
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Past experience assigning work to unionized hourly workforce and holding employees accountable for following processes pertaining to daily work assignments in terms of safety and quality
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills
• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding and communication skills