Description
Racing is where Ford's story began. In 1901, Henry Ford competed in a car he built himself and won, giving birth to the Ford Motor Company. Today, Ford Racing continues that legacy, pushing the boundaries of innovation and performance.
As a Logistics and Shipping Specialist, you will be the operational anchor of the Powertrain Team, ensuring the rapid and flawless transit of race-critical components across Ford Racing programs. You will manage physical material flow, digital chain-of-custody tracking, and trade compliance for all incoming, in-process, and outgoing goods. This role demands a continuous-improvement mindset to eliminate bottlenecks and maintain uncompromised standards for documentation and traceability.
Responsibilities
- Support the management of MP&L activities, including packing and shipping, for Ford Racing’s Powertrain Department.
- Apply a team mindset dedicated to facilitating the needs of those supported with problem resolution at multiple levels.
- Help create and implement standard work practices for all logistics activities, complying with all Ford Motor Company practices and relevant laws.
- Support and standardize synchronous flow of multiple operations through lean manufacturing practices.
- Work off-peak or longer hours to minimize any waiting associated with logistic workflows.
- Maintain a system for assessing dynamic and competing priorities to inform changes to planned work.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Associate degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of material planning and logistics experience in an automotive or manufacturing environment, supporting multiple programs.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in bill of materials (BOM) management, inventory planning, and inventory management.
- Valid driver's license with an impeccable record for initial and recurring screening.
- Physical stamina, capable of lifting heavy freight between 50 – 75 lbs., daily.
Benefits
- Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.
- Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
This position is a salary grade 5 - 8 and ranges from $65,100 - $166,200.