Production Control Manager

About The Role

Ford's Van Dyke Powertrain Center is seeking a results-driven Production Control Team Manager to provide direct leadership of the Production Control team, in close collaboration with Material Handling. This is a high-visibility leadership role reporting directly to the MP&L Manager, requiring strong cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Purchasing.

• Provide direct leadership and management of the Production Control team, while collaborating closely with Material Handling to ensure seamless material flow and production support
• Develop department objectives, Master Schedule, and Implementation Roadmaps
• Prioritize key issues and allocate resources accordingly
• Ensure proper salaried headcount and manpower is in place to support the business needs

• Assure Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Maintenance, and Environment (SQDCPME) objectives and operating systems implementation
• Ensure compliance with material handling guidelines and regulations
• Oversee daily production control functions, including schedule attainment, inventory accuracy, engineering changes and launch, customer delivery performance, and material availability to support uninterrupted production
• Assure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), vehicle safety, ergonomics, housekeeping, and related practices are being planned and adhered to

• Coach and counsel lean manufacturing behaviors and instill discipline in MP&L processes
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve material flow efficiency

• Participate with Supply Chain Management, scheduling, customers, and the plant when there are production-critical supply issues
• Drive resolution of parts shortages, line-stoppage risks, and supplier delivery issues in real time

• Represent MP&L employees in the local personnel development committee and ensure there is a developmental plan for MP&L employees, proper compensation planning, and performance reviews completed
• Coach and counsel salaried employees as required
• Develop action plans to improve morale within the department
• Mentor and support career growth of team members across the MP&L organization

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or MP&L
• Strong understanding of material flow, inventory management, and production scheduling principles
• Demonstrated experience coaching Lean Manufacturing behaviors and driving process discipline
• Proven experience driving Lean Maturity Model progression and Continuous Improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with the ability to make quick, data‑driven decisions under pressure
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence across all levels, including senior leadership
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel required); experience with ERP/MRP systems a plus

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, Logistics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience, preferably in an automotive or high‑volume manufacturing environment
• Experience with in a Ford or automotive powertrain/transmission manufacturing facility
• Familiarity with Ford Production System (FPS) or other Lean Manufacturing methodologies
• Applied knowledge of CMMS, SAP, and OBL (Outbound Logistics)
• Experience managing union workforce environments

• 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 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 leadership level 6 and ranges from $112,680- $212,760.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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