Ford Motor Company

Operations Manager

Ford Motor Company • $115K — $218K *
Memphis, TN 38109In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field
  • 3-5 years of experience managing and leading parts distribution centers
  • Extensive operations experience in a Daily Parts Advantage (DPA) environment
  • Experience in managing UAW facilities and negotiations
  • Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure safety protocols are followed, prioritizing team member well-being.
  • Leverage data to enhance processes and achieve quality and cost targets.
  • Drive continuous improvement using KPIs and the PDCA model.
  • Oversee daily operations for timely processing of parts orders.
  • Optimize inventory management to minimize denials.
  • Manage operational budgets, ensuring financial targets are met.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders and resolve issues efficiently.

Benefits

  • Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care days and paid parental leave
  • Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy reimbursements
  • Employee vehicle discount programs
  • Tuition assistance for continuing education
  • Paid time off for community service
  • Generous holiday schedule including time off between Christmas and New Year's Day
  • Additional vacation time purchase options.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

The Site Leader at the Memphis High Velocity Center (HVC) is a critical leadership role responsible for the safe, efficient, and customer-focused operation of a fast-paced parts distribution center. This position demands a dynamic leader with a strong background in supply chain management, operations, and team leadership. The Site Leader is responsible for driving performance across all key metrics, fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring a positive and productive work environment.

Operational Leadership:
  • Creates a culture of proactive safety ensuring our most valuable asset, our team members, get home safely every day.
  • Leverages data and insights to drive lean improvements that deliver on quality and cost targets.
  • Continually seeks opportunities and inspire others to improve processes and outcomes, leveraging KPIs and the PDCA model.
  • Oversee all daily operations within the High Velocity Center, ensuring efficient and timely processing of parts orders.
  • Drive continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, On-Time Delivery, and Grid Times to meet or exceed performance targets.
  • Develop and implement strategies to minimize denials and optimize inventory management.
  • Manage operational budgets and business plans, ensuring financial targets are met.

Team Management & Development:
  • Provide leadership and direction to a diverse workforce, including salary staff (Traffic, Security, and Inventory) and hourly employees.
  • Develops "leaders as teachers" and prioritizes ongoing development and evaluation of employee performance to continually create high performing teams that deliver results for the Ford Motor Company Develop salaried team thru training, coaching and mentoring.
  • Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting employee engagement and development.
  • Effectively manage Positive Employee relations, ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements and resolving labor-related issues.

Stakeholder Management:
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with Ford Dealers, Parts Managers, Carriers, Supply Chain partners, Regional Hubs, and all corporate support functions.
  • Serve as a key point of contact for communication and issue resolution with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Participate in national and local negotiations as required.

Safety & Compliance:
  • Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and promoting a safe working environment for all employees.
  • Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Transportation and Logistics:
  • Manage and oversee the transportation and logistics of parts distribution.
  • Work with carriers to ensure on-time delivery and efficient transportation operations.


Qualifications

You'll have...
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, or a related field Proven experience leading a Parts Distribution Center
  • 3-5 years of Extensive experience managing and leading facilities with demonstrated leadership abilities.
  • Extensive Distribution Operations experience in the Daily Parts Advantage (DPA) environment
  • Prior experience in Managing UAW facilities and/or UAW negotiations is required.
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills.
  • Dedicated, Passionate, Self-Motivated, Creative and Critical Thinker, Decision Maker.


Even better, you may have...
  • Knowledge and experience with PS&L Vital Few Metrics.
  • Extensive background and success with building relationships and working with the UAW.
  • Extensive and detailed experience with Synchronous Flow Process (SFP) and just in time processing.
  • Proven leadership experience to develop our future leaders for DPA parts advantage environment.
  • Can communicate effectively with facing dealers and sales regions to identify opportunities to maximize customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • SAP, MMP, SFP and other PS&L unique systems.
  • Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Warehousing and Transportation.


You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
  • Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
  • Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
  • Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
  • Tuition assistance
  • Established and active employee resource groups
  • Paid time off for individual and team community service
  • A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
  • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.


This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company manufactures or distributes automobiles in addition to offering financial services. The company sells to dealerships for retail sales, and for sale to fleet customers, including commercial fleet customers, daily rental car companies, and governments. Ford’s vehicle portfolio includes automobiles, buses, tractors, and trucks. Retail financing includes retail installment sale contracts for new and used vehicles, and direct financing leases for new vehicles to retail customers, government entities, daily rental car companies, and fleet customers. Finance receivables in the non-consumer portfolio include products offered to automotive dealers. Ford’s environmental initiatives include compressed natural gas, flexible fuel vehicles, electric drive vehicles, Hydrogen, PC power management, and so on. Ford Motor Company was founded by Henry Ford in 1903 and is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan.

Ford Motor Company Careers

Join the dynamic team at Ford Motor Company, a global leader in automotive innovation and manufacturing. At Ford, we are committed to driving human progress by providing outstanding vehicles and mobility solutions. This is an exciting time to become part of our inclusive team, where job opportunities abound and growth is not just a possibility, but a promise.

Work You’ll Do

At Ford Motor Company, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Our professionals are at the forefront of automotive technology, leading projects that redefine transportation and sustainability. With a culture rooted in continuous improvement and respect for all, Ford offers a workplace where leadership, diversity training, and innovation are part of everyday life.

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Ford’s commitment to excellence is why we are a leader in the automotive sector. We offer a variety of career paths, from engineering to marketing, all designed to foster professional and personal growth. Our team benefits from Ford’s commitment to professional development and networking opportunities, ensuring that every team member can reach their full potential.

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Engage in work that makes a difference. Ford Motor Company is pioneering developments in electrification, autonomous vehicles, and smart mobility solutions. Our team of over 190,000 employees worldwide is dedicated to crafting experiences that improve the way the world moves.

Be Part of a Great Team

Working at Ford means more than just having a job; it means being part of a global family. Our culture promotes teamwork, integrity, and respect—values that underpin everything we do. We believe in nurturing a diverse and inclusive environment where every employee can thrive.

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Ford Motor Company is not just a great place to work; it’s a place to build a lasting career. Our employees enjoy competitive benefits, comprehensive health care, and retirement plans that rank among the best in the industry. We support career advancement through extensive training programs and hands-on experience in the latest automotive technologies.

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Learn more about Ford Motor Company
Size
183,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$127.1 billion
NASDAQ
F
* Ladders Estimates

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