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.

Responsibilities Responsibilities - 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 responsibilities Safety & 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.

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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.

Qualifications Qualifications - 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 management Highly 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 experience Education preference Bachelor'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. #FordMexico Job Info - Job Identification 67129 - Job Category Manufacturing - Posting Date 07/20/2026, 05:49 PM - Apply Before 08/03/2026, 07:00 PM - Job Schedule Full time

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