
In this position...
The Material Replenishment Coordinator (MRC) is responsible for the flow of materials from various warehouse locations to the production line. Utilizing various programs/software (YMS3, SMART, CMMS, SKS) and tools (MRT's, Call-Buttons) to ensure a seamless material flow from warehouse storage locations (on-site and off-site) to the production line. The MRC also works directly with the ECN Coordinator (Engineering Change), MFE (MPL Manufacturing Engineer), and Production Control Coordinator (Cycle Checker Supervisor); while also serving as a back-fill to the Spec-N-Audit position.
What you'll do...
ECN Process
Responsible for updating smart and sks when engineering changes are scheduled.
Participate in daily/weekly “manage the change” meetings to verify updates are complete.
Production control responsibilities
Responsible for inbound tire shipments
Drive resolution in misuse matrix, working closely with production control coordinator, ECN coordinator, and plant PVT (as needed).
Backfill spec-n-audit position
Work directly with MFE on market set-ups, packaging, workstation readiness, etc.
Teach and train department on material replenishment investigations (no-stock, hot-shot resolution, miss-picks, etc)
Completion of 1 GB project per quarter.
Managing smart system
Smart requisition approver – new users and access level changes
Understand levels of accesss to determine which level of access should be approved
MFE is backup approver
Adding part numbers to smart (new part numbers and level changes)
Deleting part numbers from smart (obsolete and discontinued parts)
Understand usage adjustment factor
Difference between bom, fixed and solve
Utilization of teledata handbook to program parts based on specific call-outs.
SKS system
Adding part numbers to smart
Working with red viking to manage sks
Understanding sks if red viking is not available to manage minor concerns
Reprinting of pick sheets
Missing parts
Pick order
MRTS
Functionality concerns throughout the plant
Replace when required
Work with i.t. on required:
System updates
Restaging
PC renewal
Validate systems working prior to production startups (typically following a shut-down period)
Call buttons
Initializing/programming call buttons
Adding call buttons to smart
Daily report out
Call button utilization by crew and zone (Chassis, Trim, Body, etc)
Mrt response time (daily report out by crew and job)
Small lot delivery
Establishing min/max for parts on kaizen racks
Working with MPL PC’s and tl’s to adjust as needed.
Ensuring delivery order at cap is accurate
Management of pick path at CSC to increase efficiency of cap delivery
All metered parts
Dropzone management
Utilizing data of part usage to maintain min/max levels at cap “drop zones”
Management of pick path at NorthPoint to ensure efficient offload and delivery at CAP
Engagement in from/to process and rebalance support
Engage in implementing rebalances when part moves required
Update systems (Smart, SKS, CMMS)
Pick sheet print times and schedule (small lot and metered)
Ensure adherence to pick/delivery schedule
Work directly with pc’s in affected areas to add/reduce/change pick and deliver schedules based on customer demand or daily production targets.
YMS(3) – new, updated, yard management communication tool.
Yms requisition approver
Responsible for implementation and updates to yms3
Responsible for material routing/replenishment from Chicago sequencing center, NorthPoint facility, and various drop lots where material is stored, using YMS3 to coordinate all moves.
You'll have...
High School Diploma/GED Required
2 or more years of materials/Supply Chain experience
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Strong ability to interface with plant hourly and salaried personnel
Strong analytical skills and quick decision-making capability
Ability to work additional hours, including nights and weekends, as required.
Even better, you may have...
Bachelor’s Degree
Demonstrated experience working with all levels of the organization
Experience working collaboratively on teams and driving
Demonstrated leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
Experience working in a manufacturing plant environment
Tenure working in the automotive industry
Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook/Access)
Knowledge of AutoCAD
Validated functional expertise in material flow
Strong understanding of lean material flow strategies & lean manufacturing processes
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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.
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