We made history, and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities, and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
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.
The Steel Scheduler is a critical role responsible for obtaining raw materials and scheduling them at Michigan Assembly. This position will enable you to take on the challenges of delivering cost, quality, and delivery targets for steel materials. In this dynamic environment, you will be developing key relationships within Ford supply chain, engineering, programs, finance, and with our key raw material suppliers.
- Daily Production Scheduling for the Press Room: Develop detailed scheduling of the press room while maintaining plant capacity. Maintain inventory levels and track shortages. Order steel coils and blanks. Report out and work with production on scheduling requirements.
- Material Shortages:Assist in in the tracking and closure of material shortages. Engage suppliers while holding them accountable for all aspects of product quality, cost and delivery.
- Spot Buy Coordinator: Coordinate spot buys for any engineering changes or trial runs.
- Bill of Material Coordinator: Manage current and future bill of materials as needed.
- Constraint & Capacity Planning: Conduct constraint reviews and coordinate with production on the optimal press schedule. Identify bottle necks in the manufacturing process.
- Documentation & Reporting: Support decision making with publication of daily Scheduling reports and Delivery Scorecards. Participate in production report outs and supplier reviews.
- Engineering Changes, Launch & Balance Out: Coordinate and lead changes through the production process. Also coordinate all changes during model year balance outs, pre-builds, and launches.