PS&L Automation Manager

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  this position... In this role, you will be supporting the engineering services team within Parts Supply & Logistics (PS&L) within Ford’s Customer Service Division (FCSD).  

Whoever is selected for this position will be at the forefront of Ford operational innovation, working on advanced technology solutions intended to drive enhanced safety, quality, and efficiency for our distribution and packaging business.

Key aspects of the position include developing network automation strategy, building out and presenting executive level financial business cases, performing vendor/technology evaluation, hands on implementation of selected solutions, and post implementation support of those solutions in collaboration with other key PS&L departments.

Those interested in this role should be prepared for a fast-paced environment, managing 5-10 key projects at any given time, spending most days within a Ford operations facility problem solving or project management, and willing to travel for at least 1 week+ per month while being based out of southeast Michigan.  You'll have... BA or BS in Supply Chain or Industrial Eng.

- Required5+ years of material handling automation/systems experience 3+ years of project management experience

Extremely proficient in Microsoft Suite applications – Excel, Power Point, etc.

Strong operations experience and knowledge – preferably distribution operationsCollaboration
- Proven ability to work cross functional with strong collaboration mindset

Executive presence – ability to represent themselves and organization to internal and external senior leadership Excellence – Track record of delivering strong results and managing complex projects from inception to go-live.  Results driven mindset.

Focus – Ability to manage multiple projects at once, and balance key organizational priorities to define timelines and direct employee workloads.

Ability to set a vision and rally team member passion around delivering a common goal.

Ability to assess team member strengths and put personnel in the best position possible to ensure overall team success and department goals are met.

Knowledge of distribution industry best practices in warehouse design and automation

Even better, you may have...Master’s Degree
- Recommended

AutoCAD experience preferred SAP EWM/WMS experience preferred

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 change maker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or 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 serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas…