Production Control Coordinator

Dearborn, MIFull-time$72.5k–$141kPosted Jul 14, 2026
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Production Control Coordinator

 

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?  

 

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love. 

 

In this position... 

In this role you will produce the daily, weekly and monthly production schedule for the 5.2L engine assembly line and set up engine shipments to customers.

What you'll do...

 

  • Review customer requirements
  • Develop daily/weekly/monthly production schedule by model
  • Publish FCSD service requirements and schedule accordingly
  • Set up engine shipments to customers
  • Distribute necessary production, inventory, and shipment status reports daily
  • Daily review and update of DPR (Daily Production Reporting) system
  • Compliance with ASCENT system requirements
  • Review supplier part inventories for critical parts (Parts Follow-Up)
  • Perform minimum/maximum market area audits
  • Set up critical supplier conference calls as needed

 

Secondary Duties.....

  • Monitor and minimize premium freight moves
  • Support inventory control initiatives, meeting all MCRP guidelines
  • Support Dearborn Engine team production control team objectives
  • Assist in backing up MP&L salaried personnel as required
  • Support SAP/EWM inventory scanning processes
  • Support new model launch activities

 

You'll have...

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • 1+ years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment.

 

Even better, you may have...

  • Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Material Planning and Logistics, Business, Engineering, Manufacturing or Packaging

  • Proven track record of successfully interacting with plant hourly and salaried personnel, logistic carriers, and production suppliers

  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment

  • One or more years’ experience with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint)

  • Prior experience utilizing ERP systems

  • Prior experience with data analytics tools preferred

  • Strong analytical skills and quick decision-making capability

  • Validated ability to work independently with limited supervision

  • Experience in Material Planning and Logistics experience desired

  • Self-starter, with a history of working under tight deadlines 

 

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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

 

  • Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

  • Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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 a salary grade 6-7 - from $72,480 -$141,360

 

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

 

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

 

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