Ford Motor Company is seeking an Internal Logistics Team Manager to join the Material Planning & Logistics (MP&L;) team at the Hermosillo Stamping and Assembly Plant (HSAP).
Reporting to the MP&L; Area Manager, this role oversees a team of Material Planning Specialists (MPS), PC Sequence, and a Safety and Training Engineer.
The successful candidate will coordinate end-to-end internal logistics operations—including unloading, storage, and line-side supply—while acting as the critical communication link between campus suppliers and the plant to ensure uninterrupted production.
This position requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration with HR and the labor union, and a hands‐on approach to safety, process design, and financial performance.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities- Lead and coordinate all internal plant logistics operations, from unloading and storage to line‐side material supply.
- Serve as the primary liaison between campus suppliers and plant operations, resolving logistics and quality issues that could impact production.
- Manage and develop a team including Material Planning Specialists, PC Sequence, and a Safety and Training Engineer.
- Champion safety, ergonomics, and 5S compliance across the department.
- Drive continuous improvement, waste elimination, and Kaizen initiatives.
- Oversee financial metrics such as scrap control, overtime, and departmental budget.Key responsibilitiesSafety & Compliance- Coordinate analyses and strategies to improve department safety metrics.
- Ensure adherence to safety protocols, ergonomics guidelines, and 5S standards among team members and hourly personnel.Internal Logistics- Coordinate unloading, storage, and line‐side supply processes.




- Ensure proper design of new processes that are operationally sound and manageable for frontline technicians.
- Manage personnel matters cross‐functionally with HR and the labor union.
- Manage financial and personnel resources for smooth operations.
- Collaborate with manufacturing to solve problems and implement new processes.
- Provide systematic support to Process Coaches for daily operational issues.Financial, Change & Process Optimization- Foster continuous improvement across the team.
- Propose ideas to eliminate operational waste.
- Propose and participate in year‐over‐year efficiency projects.
- Review, approve, and champion team Kaizen projects.
- Ensure compliance with financial metrics (scrap control, overtime, budget).
- Act as the communication bridge between campus suppliers and the plant on logistics and quality matters.Leadership & People Development- Hold regular 1:1s and feedback sessions with direct reports.
- Conduct engagement meetings with salaried staff and communication meetings with hourly personnel.
- Create and follow up on Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
- Execute skip‐level meetings and drive closure of resulting action plans.QualificationsQualifications- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.




- Minimum 5 years of experience in personnel management and logistics operations.
- Experience with ERP systems and Bill of Materials (BOM) management.
- Familiarity with Ford Production System (FPS) processes.
- Strong problem‐solving skills using methodologies like 8Ds and 5 Whys.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.Must Have Skills- ERP system management- Bill of Materials (BOM) management- Ford Production System (FPS) knowledge- Problem‐solving methodologies (8Ds, 5 Whys)- Intermediate to advanced Excel- Conflict management and time managementHighly Desirable Skills- Prior experience managing unionized hourly workforce- Experience with Kaizen and continuous improvement programs- Cross‐functional collaboration with HR and labor relations- Financial/budget management experience (scrap, overtime control)- Change management and new process implementation experienceEducation preferenceBachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field is preferred.Competency or skills to be gained- Advanced leadership and people management within a unionized manufacturing environment.
- Strategic cross‐functional collaboration (HR, manufacturing, supply chain).
- Deep expertise in Ford Production System (FPS) and lean manufacturing principles.
- Advanced financial and resource management within plant operations.
- Structured problem‐solving and continuous improvement (Kaizen) leadership.
- Supplier and campus‐level logistics coordination experience.
#FordMexicoJob Info- Job Identification *****- Job Category Manufacturing- Posting Date 07/20/2026, 05:49 PM- Apply Before 08/03/2026, 07:00 PM- Job Schedule Full time#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Internal Logistics Team Manager (Hermosillo)
🏢 Ford
📍 Hermosillo