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Job Description
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
Job Description
Specialty Manager
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?
In this position...
You’ll provide leadership and direction to a diverse workforce, including salary staff (Traffic, Security, and Inventory) and hourly employees.
Develops “leaders as teachers” and prioritizes ongoing development and evaluation of employee performance to continually create high performing teams that deliver results for the Ford Motor Company Develop salaried team thru training, coaching and mentoring.
Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting employee engagement and development.
Effectively manage Positive Employee relations, ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements and resolving labor-related issues.
What you'll do...
Team Management & Development:
Responsibilities
Operational Leadership:
Creates a culture of proactive safety ensuring our most valuable asset, our team members, get home safely every day.
Leverages data and insights to drive lean improvements that deliver on quality and cost targets.
Continually seeks opportunities and inspire others to improve processes and outcomes, leveraging KPIs and the PDCA model.
Oversee all daily operations within the High Velocity Center, ensuring efficient and timely processing of parts orders.
Drive continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, On-Time Delivery, and Grid Times to meet or exceed performance targets.
Develop and implement strategies to minimize denials and optimize inventory management.
Manage operational budgets and business plans, ensuring financial targets are met.
Desired Characteristics
Knowledge and experience with PS&L Vital Few Metrics.
Extensive background and success with building relationships and working with the UAW.
Extensive and detailed experience with Synchronous Flow Process (SFP) and just in time processing.
Strong Interpersonal Skills.
Dedicated, Passionate, Self-Motivated, Creative and Critical Thinker, Decision Maker.
Proven leadership experience to develop our future leaders for DPA parts advantage environment.
Can communicate effectively with facing dealers and sales regions to identify opportunities to maximize customer satisfaction and loyalty.
SAP, MMP, SFP and other PS&L unique systems.
Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Warehousing and Transportation.
Auto req ID
444128BR
Minimum Education Required
Bachelors
Job_Category
Management
Qualifications
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Qualifications:
Cranbury
State*
New Jersey
Job Code
Manufacturing Manufacturing
Affiliate Sponsor
Ford Motor Company
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
Job Description
Specialty Manager
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?
In this position...
You’ll provide leadership and direction to a diverse workforce, including salary staff (Traffic, Security, and Inventory) and hourly employees.
Develops “leaders as teachers” and prioritizes ongoing development and evaluation of employee performance to continually create high performing teams that deliver results for the Ford Motor Company Develop salaried team thru training, coaching and mentoring.
Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting employee engagement and development.
Effectively manage Positive Employee relations, ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements and resolving labor-related issues.
What you'll do...
Team Management & Development:
- Provide leadership and direction to a diverse workforce, including salary staff (Traffic, Security, and Inventory) and hourly employees.
- Develops “leaders as teachers” and prioritizes ongoing development and evaluation of employee performance to continually create high performing teams that deliver results for the Ford Motor Company
- Develop salaried team thru training, coaching and mentoring.
- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting employee engagement and development.
- Effectively manage Positive Employee relations, ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements and resolving labor-related issues.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Ford Dealers, Parts Managers, Carriers, Supply Chain partners, Regional Hubs, and all corporate support functions.
- Serve as a key point of contact for communication and issue resolution with internal and external stakeholders.
- Participate in national and local negotiations as required.
- Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and promoting a safe working environment for all employees.
- Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
- Manage and oversee the transportation and logistics of parts distribution.
Responsibilities
Operational Leadership:
Creates a culture of proactive safety ensuring our most valuable asset, our team members, get home safely every day.
Leverages data and insights to drive lean improvements that deliver on quality and cost targets.
Continually seeks opportunities and inspire others to improve processes and outcomes, leveraging KPIs and the PDCA model.
Oversee all daily operations within the High Velocity Center, ensuring efficient and timely processing of parts orders.
Drive continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, On-Time Delivery, and Grid Times to meet or exceed performance targets.
Develop and implement strategies to minimize denials and optimize inventory management.
Manage operational budgets and business plans, ensuring financial targets are met.
Desired Characteristics
Knowledge and experience with PS&L Vital Few Metrics.
Extensive background and success with building relationships and working with the UAW.
Extensive and detailed experience with Synchronous Flow Process (SFP) and just in time processing.
Strong Interpersonal Skills.
Dedicated, Passionate, Self-Motivated, Creative and Critical Thinker, Decision Maker.
Proven leadership experience to develop our future leaders for DPA parts advantage environment.
Can communicate effectively with facing dealers and sales regions to identify opportunities to maximize customer satisfaction and loyalty.
SAP, MMP, SFP and other PS&L unique systems.
Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Warehousing and Transportation.
Auto req ID
444128BR
Minimum Education Required
Bachelors
Job_Category
Management
Qualifications
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field Proven experience leading a Parts Distribution Center
- Extensive experience managing and leading facilities with demonstrated leadership abilities.
- Extensive Distribution Operations experience in the Daily Parts Advantage (DPA) environment
- Prior experience in Managing UAW facilities and/or UAW negotiations is required.
Cranbury
State*
New Jersey
Job Code
Manufacturing Manufacturing
Affiliate Sponsor
Ford Motor Company
