Supervisor, PVS & PPM at Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa

JOB DESCRIPTION

Manage the VO plant scheduling and updating broadcasts in line with GPAM and Program Changes. Lead and coach the team for development.

RESPONSIBILITIES

POSITION DETAILS

• Ensure scheduling is reviewed and monitored daily.
• Engage with different Lead Process Coaches from Bodyshop and Paintshop in resolving aging units and rebuilds.
• Update the broadcast in line with EOL inputs, GPAM and PVS Broadcast notifications.
• Support and update Engineering changes EOL parts in line with the ECU file, New VSCS file and New Calibration files.
• Follow up on aging units in Bodyshop, Paintshop, Stotz and TCF.
• Ensure accurate reports are circulated to the Cross Functional Team.
• Update and Run the offline VMC, RMA broadcasts.
• Support Cross Functional Team with data as an when required.
• Ensure Bodyshop auto buildlist has no errors and is accurate. 
• Track and monitor all Passed to Sales Vehicles daily.
• Monitor Production Constraints in line with the Get Ready Document post MP2 launch program.
• Ensure all inputs are updated on the HOFU in line with the enablers
• Support Launch Programs for scheduling, broadcasts update and circulating Launch System Fill report.
• Daily aging report circulated to Bodyshop and Paintshop.
• Engage with the IMG team for best practices for continuous improvement.
• Support the Stotz team as the Lead Process Coach on shift and communicate all SPL and ensure safety is adhered to.
• Support IT on special projects like patches, upgrades, etc.
• Support different shops with re-prints.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Technical Skills:

• Good Knowledge of systems
• Ability to read and interpret CMMS3 and WERS (Concerns and alerts)
• Knowledge of problem solving using G8D and root cause analysis tools

Competencies:

• Proficient in MS Office.  Knowledge of MS Excel will be an advantage
• Presentation skills
• Good computer skills.

General Attributes:

• Self-starter - Tenacity and drive to get the job done
• Team player and ability to lead a team
• Attention to detail

QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma in Information Technology/ Informatics/ Systems Programming. 
• EOL/ IT/ Systems Programming experience.
• Minimum 2- 3 years motor vehicle experience in either IT/ EOL/ Programming Engineering experience.