Engineering Change & Inventory (ECI) Supervisor

About the Role

The Engineering Change & Inventory Supervisor is a pivotal role within the MP&L organization, responsible for ensuring that the plant’s digital systems (SAP/Plex) perfectly mirror the physical reality of the shop floor. Reporting directly to the MP&L Manager, you will lead the implementation of engineering changes and manage the inventory integrity program. You will work in lockstep with the Production Control Coordinator (PCC) to synchronize "Serial Life" part transitions and "Model Year" launches, ensuring zero production interruptions and minimized obsolescence.

Responsibilities

Engineering Change & Launch Management (Serial Life & MY)

• WERS to SAP/Plex Integration: Translate engineering releases from WERS into the plant’s execution systems. Ensure the SAP Bill of Materials (BOM) and Plex control plans are updated for every engineering change.
• Production Control Partnership: Collaborate daily with the Production Control Coordinator (PCC) to align engineering "break-points" with the production schedule. Coordinate the timing of part "In-runs" and "Out-runs" for Model Year (MY) launches.
• Launch Readiness: Act as the MP&L lead for new part introductions during launches. Ensure all new part numbers are active in SAP/Plex, storage locations are assigned, and scanning protocols are established before Job 1.
• Engineering Stop-Ships/Alerts: Facilitate the immediate containment of parts in the event of an engineering "Stop-Ship" or quality alert, updating system statuses in real-time to prevent usage.

Inventory Control & Cycle Count Supervision

• Team Leadership: Supervise and develop the Cycle Count team. Establish daily count schedules based on high-value items, critical parts, and recent engineering changes.
• GIC Compliance: Ensure the plant meets all Global Inventory Control (GIC) requirements. Conduct root-cause analysis on inventory variances and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• System Reconciliation: Perform regular audits to ensure SAP (financial/planning system) and Plex (shop-floor MES) remain synchronized. Investigate and resolve data "lag" or interface errors between the two systems.
• Obsolescence Mitigation: Monitor "Serial Life" changes to ensure old-level stock is exhausted. Work with Finance and the MP&L Manager to process scrap authorizations for obsolete materials resulting from engineering changes.

Operational Support

• Floor Presence: Spend significant time on the plant floor (Stamping/Powertrain) to verify physical stock levels, container labeling, and point-of-use (POU) accuracy.
• KPI Reporting: Maintain and report out on key metrics, including Inventory Accuracy, Engineering Change Lead Time, and Obsolescence Costs.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or Engineering.
• Experience: 3-5 years in an automotive manufacturing environment preferred with a focus on MP&L or Production Control.
• Leadership: Proven experience supervising hourly personnel and managing team performance.

Desired System Skills

• SAP (S/4HANA): Deep knowledge of Material Management (MM) and Production Planning (PP) modules.
• Plex (MES): Proficiency in inventory tracking, container management, and production reporting.
• WER/DDL/GPRIS: Ability to interpret engineering releases, part substitutions, and "usage" codes.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of CMMS (for stamping die/spare parts inventory).
• Familiarity with Ford Production System (FPS)—specifically the "Material Flow" and "Internal Logistics" segments.
• Experience with VPP (Vehicle Program Product) for tracking launch-specific milestones.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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