Senior STA Manager Launch

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 were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today

As a key member of the Ford Supply Chain team you can add critical value to the entire organization. Youll help us source the highest quality parts and services from around the globe while ensuring optimal cost and on-time delivery. Youll also contribute to establishing a robust supply chain so that we can continually produce the vehicles our customers want. If you have the background to develop strong mutually beneficial supplier relationships that will result in decreased costs improved quality and enhanced sustainability we want you to join us.

In this position...

This position provides an exciting opportunity to lead Supplier Quality improvement across multiple vehicle plants in North America. You will engage with Ford plant and supplier leadership to drive upfront Launch Planning and Industrialization as well as downstream R/1000 QR and delivery improvement with some of Fords highest leverage suppliers. Weekly travel to Ford and supplier plants should be expected.

Responsibilities

What youll do...

• Manage Supplier Technical Assistance group consisting of Launch and Resident Managers & supporting teams.
• Manage program readiness through APQP aligning with cross functional leaders driving issue resolution in order to deliver programs on time with Quality.
• Ensure Process adherence by both internal Ford skill teams as well as Supplier Engagement on Major and Moderate Programs
• Monitor Schedule B Industrialization Readiness and PPAP on each Program and communicate status and help needed from cross functional leaders including Site Supplier Technical Assistance
• Communicate to management to assure adequate resources are in place. Prioritize and allocate resources to achieve Launch and Resident team objectives.
• Support the facilitation of help needed with PVT (Product Vehicle Team) and/or Manufacturing for issue resolution where suppliers need help from Ford.
• Ensure direct interface with supplier manufacturing sites for containment and closure of zero Month In Service special cause supplier process (SP) current model quality projects.
• Manage and review Phased PPAP status and timing plans to deliver on time Phase PPAP approvals
• Ensure participation as needed in VRT (Variability Reduction Team) and forums and Vehicle Quality Reviews (VQRs).
• Support pre-production builds and drive resolution of supplier quality concerns
• Ensure timely containment of stop shipments and release of vehicles on hold for quality concerns
• Ensure communication of Best Practice/Lessons Learned to STA activities
• Drive adherence to all organizational and corporate policy and procedures
• Lead employee development consistent with Human Resources policy and procedures

Qualifications

Youll have...

• Bachelor of Science / Engineering or Equivalent in a relevant field
• Be proficient in English when working with global teams
• Knowledge of Problem Solving Tools.
• Experience in the use of Quality Tools and Project Management
• Strong communication inter-personal and team building skills
• Ability to travel in the US Canada and Mexico approximately 75% of the time

Even better you may have...

• Plant Manufacturing or Quality Experience
• Supply/Crisis Management Experience
• Manager Role Experience

• Site and/or Program experience

You 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 the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

• Immediate medical dental and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up childcare 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 leadership level 5 and ranges from $20.

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 with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.

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Required Experience:

Manager