Ford Motor Company is seeking an Internal Logistics Team Manager to join the Material Planning & Logistics (MP&L) team at the Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly Plant (HSAP). Reporting to the MP&L Area Manager, this role oversees a team of Material Planning Specialists (MPS), PC Sequence, and a Safety and Training Engineer. The successful candidate will coordinate end-to-end internal logistics operations—including unloading, storage, and line-side supply—while acting as the critical communication link between campus suppliers and the plant to ensure uninterrupted production. This position requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration with HR and the labor union, and a hands-on approach to safety, process design, and financial performance.
Responsibilities
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Lead and coordinate all internal plant logistics operations, from unloading and storage to line-side material supply.
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Serve as the primary liaison between campus suppliers and plant operations, resolving logistics and quality issues that could impact production.
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Manage and develop a team including Material Planning Specialists, PC Sequence, and a Safety and Training Engineer.
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Champion safety, ergonomics, and 5S compliance across the department.
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Drive continuous improvement, waste elimination, and Kaizen initiatives.
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Oversee financial metrics such as scrap control, overtime, and departmental budget.
Key responsibilities
Safety & Compliance
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Coordinate analyses and strategies to improve department safety metrics.
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Ensure adherence to safety protocols, ergonomics guidelines, and 5S standards among team members and hourly personnel.
Internal Logistics
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Coordinate unloading, storage, and line-side supply processes.
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Ensure proper design of new processes that are operationally sound and manageable for frontline technicians.
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Manage personnel matters cross-functionally with HR and the labor union.
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Manage financial and personnel resources for smooth operations.
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Collaborate with manufacturing to solve problems and implement new processes.
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Provide systematic support to Process Coaches for daily operational issues.
Financial, Change & Process Optimization
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Foster continuous improvement across the team.
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Propose ideas to eliminate operational waste.
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Propose and participate in year-over-year efficiency projects.
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Review, approve, and champion team Kaizen projects.
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Ensure compliance with financial metrics (scrap control, overtime, budget).
Campus Liaison
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Act as the communication bridge between campus suppliers and the plant on logistics and quality matters.
Leadership & People Development
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Hold regular 1:1s and feedback sessions with direct reports.
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Conduct engagement meetings with salaried staff and communication meetings with hourly personnel.
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Create and follow up on Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
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Execute skip-level meetings and drive closure of resulting action plans.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
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Minimum 5 years of experience in personnel management and logistics operations.
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Advanced/Fluent English.
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Experience with ERP systems and Bill of Materials (BOM) management.
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Familiarity with Ford Production System (FPS) processes.
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Strong problem-solving skills using methodologies like 8Ds and 5 Whys.
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Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Must Have Skills
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ERP system management
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Bill of Materials (BOM) management
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Ford Production System (FPS) knowledge
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Problem-solving methodologies (8Ds, 5 Whys)
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Intermediate to advanced Excel
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Conflict management and time management
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Strong communication skills
Highly Desirable Skills
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Prior experience managing unionized hourly workforce
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Experience with Kaizen and continuous improvement programs
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Cross-functional collaboration with HR and labor relations
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Financial/budget management experience (scrap, overtime control)
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Change management and new process implementation experience
Education preference
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field is preferred.
Competency or skills to be gained
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Advanced leadership and people management within a unionized manufacturing environment.
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Strategic cross-functional collaboration (HR, manufacturing, supply chain).
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Deep expertise in Ford Production System (FPS) and lean manufacturing principles.
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Advanced financial and resource management within plant operations.
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Structured problem-solving and continuous improvement (Kaizen) leadership.
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Supplier and campus-level logistics coordination experience.
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