North American Transportation Yard Management Supervisor

Ford Ford · Auto · Dearborn, MI +1 · Manufacturing

This role is responsible for managing yard operations and trailer flow at Ford's North American facilities. It involves leading a team, implementing a new Yard Management System (YMS), managing carrier performance, optimizing processes, and forecasting future requirements. The role requires collaboration with various internal teams (Purchasing, Finance, IT, Plant teams) and external vendors, and focuses on cost reduction and operational efficiency through digital transformation initiatives.

What you'd actually do

  1. Manage a Team of (6) Analysts.
  2. Complete Launch of Yard Management System.
  3. Manage Carrier KPI's.
  4. Perform Kaizen activities w/ the Plant to achieve cost saves.
  5. Ensure common business practices.

Skills

Required

  • 5 years’ MP&L experience
  • Understanding of Yard Management Systems
  • Understanding of Logistics
  • Understanding of Carriers
  • Understanding of how Trailer Yards operate
  • Understanding of MP&L and Plant processes

Nice to have

  • MBA or advanced degree
  • 5 years of MP&L experience with Ford