MFE Supervisor

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. What will you make today?

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.

As the MFE Supervisor, you will lead a multi‑functional team—including Packaging, Warehousing, NAVL (NA Vehicle Operation Logistics) and NAML), and Automation—to design and execute comprehensive logistics strategies from architecture development through final plant launch. By utilizing Virtual Manufacturing tools for early validation and guiding the MFE team through prototype and physical build stages, you will ensure the seamless delivery of engineering requirements.

Your leadership is critical to meeting program‑wide Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery (SQCD) objectives.

• Lead Engineering Solutions:
  Orchestrate the development of end‑to‑end engineering solutions for material flow and investment. Oversee the strategic planning of receiving, storage, and line‑side delivery systems.
• Drive Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with multi‑disciplinary teams—including VOME, BCE Body Con Eng, IE, PD, Business Office, and Assembly Plant operations—to design and execute integrated, lean, and cost‑optimized material flow strategies.
• Manage Product Launches:
  Direct New Model Product Launches at assembly plants, managing the full lifecycle of tooling and equipment installations.
• Champion Innovation:
  Drive the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies, discrete event simulation (modeling), and automation initiatives.
• Deliver Financial Objectives:
  Ensure all program financial targets are met by managing budgets and resources related to facilities, tooling, and labor.
• Optimize Performance:
  Monitor and analyze MP&L Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions.
• Mitigate Risk:
  Proactively identify operational risks and establish preventive measures.

• Education & Experience:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related technical field, with 3+ years MFE experience in Manufacturing Engineering or Material Planning & Logistics (MP&L).
• Project Leadership:
  Proven track record of managing complex projects through the full lifecycle.
• Technical Expertise:
  Deep proficiency in Lean Manufacturing principles and MFE methodologies.
• Operational Flexibility:
  Willingness and ability to travel (up to 70 % during launch phases and 30 % during regular business phase).

• Strategic Vision:
  Ability to define long‑term objectives and translate them into actionable manufacturing strategies.
• Cross‑Functional Leadership:
  Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and orchestrate multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Financial Acumen:
  Experience in cost control, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Analytical Problem Solving:
  Strong capability in root‑cause analysis and data‑driven corrective actions.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Results‑oriented mindset focused on cost‑saving initiatives and quality‑enhancement actions.
• Communication:
  Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

• 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.
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments.
• 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.

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