Position Duties

-Coordinate production team approvals of supplier owned and in-process packaging, material presentation equipment, and in-plant handling procedures.

-Confirm packaging functionality to form, fit and function

-Get Ford packaging forms approved at the plant

-Support returnable containerization (convert cardboard to returnable dunnage).

-Manage external warehousing and logistics service providers (supporting part re-pack, rust-proofing, container repair, dunnage washing, and long-term part storage).

-Work with teams, operators, Material Handling and teams to improve workstation material delivery and presentation.

-Replace/repair Ford owned damaged containers

-Develop layout proposals for unique operations or line rebalances.

-Specify, purchase, and coordinate the installation of MH linefeed equipment.

-Responsible for completing cost studies, capital improvement budget projects, forecasting packaging costs, MH equipment requirements, floor space effect, material flow impact, and FPS/SMF system support.

-Support new model programs, stockpiling, and capacity alternative planning.

-Plant CMMS3 packaging data administrator.  Confirm supplier packaging information for accuracy in CMMS

-Participate in local ergonomics committee to correct ergonomic and safety packaging issues and concerns.

-Participate with PMHV committee for improvement in safety and traffic flow.

-Initiate corrective actions to alleviate part quality concerns related to dunnage or handling

-Address supplier compliance issues

-Participate in SMF planning team supporting lean manufacturing continuous improvement (decanted marketplace, small lot containerization, flexible linefeed, etc.).

-Determine container fleet size if required

-Dunnage storage and return strategy

-Stock pile storage, part preservation

-Packaging supplies specifications

-Single point of contact for issuing department purchase orders, RFQ's, and payment approvals.

-Act as liaison between plant and suppliers to resolve packaging quality concerns and advise and assist suppliers to establish and/or revise packaging to comply with specified guidelines.

-Manage Ford owned container and material handling maintenance projects

-Review MP&L Manpower and operations to identify and implement efficiencies

Other Information

Optional:  Describe if a promotional opportunity or whether international service will be considered.

-Position reports to MP&L Material Handling Mgr.

Position Qualifications

-Bachelor of Science in Material Handling or Packaging Engineering degree preferred

-Experience and knowledge of Ford's packaging guidelines and packaging processes desired

-Knowledge of FPS Synchronous Material Flow

-Knowledgeable on CPARS and able to write purchase orders for the department

-Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)