Constraints Analyst

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? 

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this position... 

As a Constraint Management Analyst, you will help in constraint management efforts to ensure that production targets and projects meet their goals and timelines. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify, analyze, and mitigate constraints that could impact order delivery. Your role is crucial in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
 

What you'll do...

· Identify and analyze constraints effecting launch timelines, free demand, and current Production plans.

· Become an expert in the Scheduling, Analysis, and Controls (SAC) application.

· Collaborate with Vehicle line teams, Plant personnel, purchasing, PLM, PD, OpPlan, CVS analysts, FCSD, and others, to develop strategies and mitigate constraints.

· Monitor performance by publishing weekly metrics that identify track ICA and PCA identification and timing by vehicle line. Trend data and seek continuous improvement.

· Implement and maintain best practices in constraint management.

· Report on progress, challenges, and outcomes to senior management via GCAC and Weekly NA Constraints meeting.

· Take a proactive approach by actively identifying issues where supplier capacity doesn't meet demand utilizing the Ascent and Pega workflow management tools.

· Conduct PPC audit/reviews to ensure supplier supportability to production plans.

· Assist in capacity study follow up in preparing suppliers for part uplifts.

You'll have…

• Bachelors Degree

• Previous MP&L Experience

• Knowledge of A&OP, S&OE processes

• Familiarity with systems CMMS,GCP,SAC

• Understanding of product Definition creation

• Proficient in MS Suite

• Requires an understanding (or the ability to quickly gain an understanding) of the constraint process.  

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:

• 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. 

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

This position is a range of salary grades 6, 7 and 8.  

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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