Production Control Coordinator
Ford Motor CompanyOverview At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move. Job Type: Full time Work Type: On-site 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? 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. *Note this is a supplemental position and is not eligible for all benefits* The Parts Distribution & Launch Coordinator supports material planning and logistics activities throughout new-model launches, coordinating with plant and central teams to help ensure launch milestones and production builds are supported. When there is no active launch, the role also coordinates plant-wide service, repair, shipment, and customs-clearance activities. What you'll do... Launch Responsibilities: Provide MRC updates to support SMART system implementation. Pick parts from new-model parts cribs for special runs. Coordinate corporate packaging reviews and approvals. Maintain accurate PFEP information. Identify and resolve disconnects between PTME, the plant, and MP&L when material-flow plans are not aligned. Resolve CMMS setup and data issues, including gaps in required information. Assign new parts to the appropriate analyst code in CMMS. Validate that the plant MP&L launch staffing plan and budget are sufficient to support a successful launch. Ensure training for hourly and salaried MP&L plant launch team members is on schedule. Provide direction and leadership to the MP&L launch team by prioritizing daily activities and coordinating the tools, materials, information, and resources needed. Develop, manage, and deliver the MP&L launch timing plan, including GPDS milestones and deliverables. Maintain confidentiality during the launch phase. Participate with PTME, Production, and Safety in final-layout activities; establish and support production and material-flow plans, including installation or construction, execution, and buy-off. Represent the MP&L perspective during launch, communicate current launch status to the plant, and request support resources according to priorities. Ensure material planning, releases, and in-plant delivery dates support milestone builds, equipment trials, and run-offs. Support PTME, ATNPC, and other launch-related parts and logistics needs. Ensure operating system (DOS) requirements are implemented. Support daily acceleration-build targets until planned JPH is reached. Ongoing Plant Coordination & Logistics Responsibilities: Manage Hearns and Extreme Machine activities and coordinate occasional repairs to ATNPC. Coordinate plant-wide RFS requests with Quality, Warranty & Test, MP&L, the resident engineer, Production, PTME, and other relevant teams. Coordinate packaging shipments with hourly personnel. Arrange and coordinate logistics, including FedEx, DHL, air freight, and Ascent ocean freight. Coordinate daily customer returns from Mexico, Turkey, and Spain. Fill GPIRS orders. Resolve shipment issues and coordinate customs-clearance support for inbound and outbound international shipments. You'll have... 3+ Years in Supply Chain / Logistics Excellent communicator who can train both hourly and salaried team members. Self-starter who takes ownership of projects and sees them through to completion with limited supervision. Must exhibit outstanding ONE FORD behaviors. Demonstrated leadership in ONE FORD leadership behaviors, combined with outstanding interpersona…