In this position...

The MP&L Unit Supervisor is responsible for leading materials planning, inventory control, and logistics operations in support of prototype propulsion builds.

This role ensures the right parts, in the right quantities, are available at the right time to meet dynamic engineering and production schedules. The supervisor leads a team of salary planners and hourly logistics personnel, drives inventory accuracy, and coordinates closely with engineering, global prototype vehicle build sites, and manufacturing teams in a fast-paced, low-volume, high-complexity environment.

You'll have...

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required; Some college or equivalent is preferred.

• 3-5+ years of experience in materials planning, logistics, or supply chain in a manufacturing environment; prototype or low-volume production experience preferred.

• Prior supervisory or team lead experience leading UAW represented employees is required.

• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and inventory control practices. Practical expertise of Global Prototype Inventory Requisitioning & Scheduling (GPIRS) and Common Material Management System (CMMS) is preferred

• Ability to manage frequent engineering changes and shifting priorities.

• Available to work overtime as required, including weekends & holidays when needed.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

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 changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

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.

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What you'll do...

• Supervise daily MP&L operations supporting prototype programs.

• Develop and manage material plans to meet changing build schedules and engineering revisions.

• Ensure timely, receipt, storage, and delivery of components to build areas.

• Monitor inventory levels, accuracy, and obsolescence; lead cycle counts and reconciliation efforts.

• Coordinate with Engineering, Program & Pre-Production Management (PPM), Prototype vehicle plants, Quality, and Production to resolve material shortages and part changes.

• Drive continuous improvement in material flow, warehouse layout, and logistics processes.

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, inventory and kit accuracy, and shortage reduction.

• Coach, train, and evaluate team member performance to maintain high achievement and accountability.

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, collective bargaining agreements, and company policies.