Packaging Engineering Manager

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?

Our Marketing, Sales & Service organization advances the Ford reputation as a visionary vehicle and mobility services company and helps deliver a trusted customer experience. Use your marketing, sales and service expertise to turn data‑driven insights into innovative solutions that enhance sales and customer loyalty. Join us and be the eyes, ears and voice of Ford.

In this position the Packaging Engineering Manager will be responsible for packaging specifications, damage reduction initiatives, cost‑saving initiatives through automation, pack spec changes and compliance with the EPR Environmental Laws.

• Maintenance of global standards and the GSPPS global spec system
• Management of the CDI Engineering team
• Management of a Ford salaried team
• The development and implementation of damage reduction initiatives
• Identification of ways to drive packaging efficiency at the packagers through the trial and implementation of new packaging materials and methods
• Identification of new opportunities for automation
• Participation in dealer meetings, dealer visits, and the resolution of dealer issues.
• Participation in the UAW/Ford Joint Quality Conference and UAW/Ford Joint Ergo Conference and resolution of issues.
• Management of supplier purchase orders and collaboration with FCSD Purchasing to keep all POs funded. Create new projects and POs as needed.
• Compliance to the EPR Environmental Laws for each state as they are implemented.
• Pulling, analyzing and reporting on critical metrics.

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline required
• 3+ years managing and supervising teams in a similar capacity
• Ability to work with large cross‑functional teams, both local and remote
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Outstanding interpersonal, team‑building, and communication skills

• Package Engineering experience
• Knowledge of the Ford Part Supply and Logistics division
• Ability to multi‑task, strong problem‑solving, conflict management skills, an understanding of how the entire system is integrated, and an urgency to resolve critical issues quickly

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!

• 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 6.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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