Material Flow & Handling Engineer at Ford Middle East & Africa

Role Summary:

• To drive Material handling continuous improvement & performance as per Delivery Operating System DPIP

Position Details:

• Daily management and Maintaining Ford Production System Processes and systems
• Maintain Quality Operation system requirements
• Ensure that Manpower is provided and trained
• Maintain safety System requirements
• Ensure production targets are met regarding schedule achievement and quality
• Maintain Quality Operating System
• Maintain ISO 9000 / ISO 14000 procedures.
• Ensure that Standardized Work (Operator Instruction Sheet – Periodic Job Observation), Plant Machine Heavy Vehicle Inspections, Visual Factory Standards, & T-card processes are followed and in place.
• Ensure that Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Managers, Supervisors & Operators are suitably trained & developed for launch activities.
• Ensure that right part is at the right place at the right time.
• Ensure that process disciplines are followed with respect to Auto-call, Sequence and Pick to Light material replenishment.
• Assist 3PL Supervision to track Build Concerns & Safety performance on key metrics (Key Performance Indicators)
• Organise & Plan for a team of 3PL subordinates ( NWG's ) to achieve SQDCPME objectives.
• Ensure that all Material handling practices are adhered to with regards to SQDCPME.
• Ensure that all Engineering Changes are properly implemented and subsequently updated on relevant systems.
• Daily meetings with Material Flow Engineering & Material Handling Teams
• Ensures Skills Matrix and Training Matrix is completed & monitored for all 3PL.
• Establish and control overtime and admin budgets.

 Performance Measures:

• Have the ability and capability to independently carry out respective roles and responsibilities enlisting the support there of key stakeholders. 
• MP&L DOS Scorecard

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• PC Skills
• CMMS – material resource planning system
• FMEA – failure mode and effect analysis
• AutoCAD/Factory CAD
• Team Centre
• PCAM – project budget system
• Communication & report writing
• Behavioral Skills
• Candidates must show ability to liaise with a variety of internal and external customers, have good communication skills and take responsibility for a project with minimal supervision          

Qualifications and Experience:

• N Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology or Operations Management
• 3 Years extensive experience in Material Handling & warehousing including 3PL management
• 3 Yeas Supervisory experience 
• Preferably Automotive Experience