Blueoval SK Glendale , KY 42740
Posted 2 months ago
Introduction to BlueOval SK
At BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers' experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence.
Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford's 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On's 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world's best battery manufacturer.
The Production Control Planner at BlueOval SK - BlueOval Battery Park in Glendale, Kentucky will have a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a key member of the start-up team, launching the facility from the ground up.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Establishes and implements analytical methods and best practices related to the systems and processes supporting inventory forecasting, purchases, and material controls
Monitors and maintains current inventory levels, tracks orders and resolves inconsistency performing causative research and reconciliation prior to preparing reports
Collects, performs analysis, and summarizes information of customer demand, sales forecasts, and historical material usage to develop and execute build forecast, inventory control, and delivery trending reports
Establish and supervises production scheduling activities by monitoring material inventories, tracking progress of production and reviewing factors that affect schedules or capacities
Develops, implements, and manages cross-functional, fully integrated planning process that incorporates capacity planning, scheduling, inventory, material, and associated costs elements.
Ensure reports are updated accurately to identify risks in inventory and taking corrective action to avoid stock shortages or negative impacts to the production build plan
Use historical data and analytics to develop and execute strategies to meet business growth and improvement requirement
Posts daily inventory transactions such as PO receiving, inventory adjustments and negatives
Coordinate and work with cross-functional team members to ensure 100% on-time-in-full delivery by establishing and monitoring inputs and critical factors of the schedule to proactively identify and address issues
Collaborate and work with cross-functional team members to achieve key performance targets
Support cycle count or physical inventory process transactions with balancing inventory general ledger on required basis and investigate, reconcile discrepancies, and negatives
Perform data management analysis, and reporting to provide input in setting inventory and other material control metrics
Prepare weekly/monthly/annual end reports on scrap, adjustments, trends, and other details as needed per the team's key performance metrics
All other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Logistics, Material Planning and Logistics, Business Administration, or Manufacturing Engineering
Minimum of (3-5) years' experience in using analytical tools
Experience in Supply Chain Planning or Inventory Management preferably in a manufacturing environment
Experience in Common Manufacturing Management System (CMMS) or similar ERP including MRP, MES, or WMS modules
Proficient in computer applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)
Strong ability to interface with plant hourly and salaried personnel, logistics carriers, and production suppliers
Ability to support any shift in a 7-day work pattern
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
React well under pressure and be able to work under crisis management
Strong analytical skills and quick decision-making capability
Candidate must be flexible to significant travel during initial plant start-up phase
Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors consisting of outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
Ability to communicate and teach Supply Chain Planning principles to laymen
Competent in the use of data for decision making
Preferred Requirements:
APICS CPIM, CSCP or CPSM certification
IATF Certified
MMOG/LE Experience
Policy Documentation and Creation
Demonstrated leadership behaviors
Strong interpersonal, influencing, collaborator, organizational, and communication skills preferred
Critical thinking, resourcefulness, confidence, courage and independence
Drive for results and sense of urgency
Curious and data driven
Ability to travel in support of job function (Plants, Customer, Suppliers, etc.)
About BlueOval SK
At BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers' experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence. We have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career.
The Opportunity
Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford's 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On's 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world's best battery manufacturer.
For more information about BlueOval SK plans, please Follow this link.
What you'll receive in return:
As part of the BlueOval SK family, you'll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, incentive compensation and much more. You'll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. If you have what it takes to help us lead the transformation of the EV battery business, we'd love to have you join us.
Benefits Include:
401k plan with retirement planning services
401k company matching after completing three months of service
Medical and prescription drug coverage
Dental and vision coverage
Preventative Care
Eligibility for great ancillary benefits including: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD), Employee Basic Life and Accidental Death Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and Employee Supplemental Life Insurance
Access to Paid Time Off (PTO) after completing probationary period and Emergency PTO
Parental Leave
Access to Ford Vehicle Discount Program
Climate-controlled working environment
For a full list of benefits, visit our website:
https://blueovalsk.com/opportunities
Candidates for positions with BlueOval SK must be legally authorized to work in the United States. BlueOval SK does not sponsor employment VISAs for candidates at this time. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.
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