**Control Tower Specialist**
Responsible for resolving a caseload of operationally and financially distressed production suppliers. Develops and delivers risk mitigation strategies aimed at protecting Ford’s Vehicle and Powertrain production plants. Executes interim and permanent corrective actions with supplier(s) to ensure robust supply signal to Ford Motor Company, and alignment with Ford’s Supply Chain Organization's business objectives. Position communicates to all levels of the organization, within the function as well as other functions and suppliers.
**Your Skills, Abilities, Education (Required Qualifications)**
- 5+ years working experience in Manufacturing Operations
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration
- A strong understanding of manufacturing processes, throughput and program management experience is required. Travel will be limited, but may be required from time-to-time.
- Strong leadership and communication skills are necessary to be successful in this position.
- Ability to prepare and present material to Senior Leadership effectively.
- High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual, difficult, or complex.
- Ability to lead problem solving activities and manage resolution targets.
- Ability to handle multiple time-sensitive and urgent matters.
- Self-motivated/independent/resourceful.
- Anticipates business needs and is comfortable dealing with ambiguity.
- Ability to assess complex supply chain issues, lead cross functional teams, and develop creative solutions to minimize vehicle production losses.
- Ability to be versátil and at times work extended and non-core hours to ensure issues are worked to resolution.
- Deep understanding of Supply Chain functions.
- Helpful Ford Systems Knowledge - CMMS, VPP, OTG, & WERS experience.
- Proficient computer skills -MS Suite/Excel required
**Responsibilities**
- Ability to assess complex supply chain issues, lead cross functional teams, and develop creative solutions to minimize vehicle production losses.
- Helps facilitate decision to deploy onsite Ford resources when suppliers’ risk profile deems necessary
- Resolve complex capacity constraints to resolution with goal of eliminating potential plant disruptions and associated premium transportation.
- Assess supplier schedules and impact on Ford’s Vehicle Assembly and Powertrain production.
- Assess metrics supporting supplier critical issues or sufficiency plan resolution.
- Summarize complex issues with resolutions and effectively communicate to leadership.
- Ability to problem solve and implement new and innovative strategies.
- Back up the Ford Director when needed and provide managerial oversight of the Specialists.