# Launch Lead - MPL

**Company**: Ford
**Location**: Hai Duong
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Manufacturing
**Industry**: Automotive

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## Description

## Job Description

We are seeking a Launch Lead - MPL to join our team at Ford's FVL Hai Duong Plant in Vietnam.

### Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the Material Planning & Logistics (MPL) launch team, developing and executing the MPL Launch Master Schedule, and representing MPL in cross-functional launch meetings.

Key responsibilities include:

- Developing and implementing a synchronous, waste-free material flow strategy from suppliers to the production line

- Designing lean plant layouts meeting Ford Production System (FPS) standards

- Establishing line-feeding, picking, and In-Line Vehicle Sequencing (ILVS)/Broadcast strategies

- Partnering with MPL Engineers and suppliers to design, test, and certify new racks and dunnage

- Ensuring timely setup and validation of MPL systems

- Validating Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy and managing parts 'balance-out' and 'system fill'

- Managing the launch budget and reviewing/approving Premium Freight costs

### Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The Launch Lead - MPL will be measured against the following KPIs:

- On-Time Launch Milestones: 100% on-time delivery of launch vehicles/parts

- 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 and minimizing obsolescence costs

### Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

- A university degree in Automotive, Automation, Mechanical engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

- At least 2 years of experience in a similar role

- Good follow-up, coordination, and problem-solving skills

- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

- Fluent English language skills

- Strong analyzing, planning, negotiating, and decision-making skills

- Ability to work under high pressure and attention to detail

- Teamwork and drive for results

## Job Info

- Job Identification: 66048

- Job Category: Manufacturing

- Posting Date: 06/30/2026

- Apply Before: 07/25/2026

- Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

- Job Schedule: Full-time

- Job Shift: Day

- Locations: Tu Minh Ward, Hai Duong City, HD, 170000, VN (On-site)

## Skills

### Required
- MS Office
- problem-solving
- coordination
- analyzing
- planning
- negotiating
- decision-making

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