Manager - Supply Chain Automation

Manager - Supply Chain Automation

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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.

• Recruit, select, and grow a team to drive this automation transformation
• Grow a collection of proven, industrialized automation solutions supporting both greenfield and brownfield scenarios
• Engineer, plan, and implement automation efficiency projects – coordinating amongst Plant Operations, Research & Development, Information Technology, solution providers, Flow Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and others to ensure appropriate solutions within budget and on schedule

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or a combination of equivalent and experience
• Proven leadership behaviors – specifically in areas of communication and team building
• Must be comfortable in industrial manufacturing settings with ability to travel
• Experience benchmarking in the arena of Industrial Material Handling solutions will be a plus

• Experience with manufacturing or handling automation. Even better if that experience involves AGV, AMR, ASRS, V‑SLAM navigation, vehicle traffic management systems
• Related Engineering or Technical degree

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized back‑up child care 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 Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time

This position is a leadership level 5.

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Visa 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 status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1‑888‑336‑0660.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location will be required to be onsite four or more days per week.