**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, versátil 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)

📌 Material Handling Process Coaches (Chihuahua)
🏢 Ford Motor
📍 Chihuahua