Material Planning & Logistics Launch Lead (Launch Lead - MPL)

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
1. Launch Project Management
• Team Leadership: Direct daily and strategic activities for the MPL launch team, including Product Specialists (PSGs).
• Schedule Management: Develop and execute the MPL Launch Master Schedule aligned with the overall Program Schedule.
• Representation & Escalation: Represent MPL in all gateway reviews and cross-functional launch meetings (DCC, AIM, OTG, Launch Director Reviews); proactively escalate critical issues to plant leadership.
2. Material Flow & Lean Plant Layout
• Flow Strategy: Develop and implement a synchronous, waste-free material flow strategy from suppliers to the production line.
• Lean Layouts: Collaborate with area leaders to design lean plant layouts meeting Ford Production System (FPS) standards.
• Sequencing & Delivery: Establish line-feeding, picking, and In-Line Vehicle Sequencing (ILVS)/Broadcast strategies.
3. Packaging, Racks & Dunnage Management
• Design & Test: Partner with MPL Engineers and suppliers to design, physically test, and formally certify new racks and dunnage.
• Issue Resolution: Resolve rack/dunnage quality and safety issues with plant launch leaders.
• Sustainability: Drive "greening" initiatives in packaging design with suppliers.
4. Systems, Data Integrity & Inventory Control
• System Readiness: Ensure timely setup and validation of MPL systems (CMMS3, WERS, NGAVS, QAD, Ariba, GPAM).
• BOM & Inventory: Validate Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy; manage parts "balance-out" and "system fill" to minimize obsolescence costs.
• Crib Management: Oversee the new model parts crib to guarantee parts availability for launch builds.
5. Financial Control & Process Compliance
• Budget & Freight: Manage the launch budget and review/approve Premium Freight costs.
• Internal Controls: Comply with corporate financial guidelines and data protection (GIS/PII).
• Continuous Improvement: Support 5S, Six Sigma/Kaizen initiatives, and GAO audits.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)
• On-Time Launch Milestones: 100% on-time delivery of launch vehicles/parts through all build phases up to OK2B and Job 1.
• MP&L Scorecard & Plant DOS Scorecard: Achieving or exceeding set targets for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale, and Environment (SQDCME).
• Launch Budget & Premium Freight Control: Managing launch-related logistics expenses and premium freight within the approved budget limit.
• Inventory & Obsolescence Management: Maintaining optimal inventory levels before and after Launch (up to J1 + 90 days) with zero line-stops due to material shortages and minimized obsolescence costs.
• Audit & Compliance: Achieving satisfactory ratings in GAO Internal Audits and 100% compliance with GIS, PII, and corporate control files.