SOT Operations Specialist

Ford Motor Company

SOT Operations Specialist mitigating supply chain risk impacting Ford Motor Company's Manufacturing Operations. Resolving operational challenges and providing on-site support for distressed production suppliers.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Travel frequently (up to 75%) to support supplier operations, including occasional weekends and off-shifts
Work directly with operationally and financially distressed suppliers, providing onsite support to stabilize production and reduce supply risk
Leading / Facilitating immediate establishment of Interim Containment & Permanent Corrective actions
Support and execute interim and permanent corrective actions to improve supplier performance and ensure consistent supply
Analyze production, capacity, and quality challenges to identify root causes using structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 8D)
Help resolve bottlenecks and constraints to prevent disruptions to production and minimize premium freight
Participate in supplier site evaluations to identify risks and opportunities across manufacturing and quality processes
Partner with internal teams and suppliers to implement practical, data-driven solutions
Summarize issues, actions, and progress clearly for team members and leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
5+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Operations, including troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing or supply chain issues
5+ years applying analytical and critical thinking to identify root causes and implement solutions using structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 8D, root cause analysis)
Experience navigating ambiguous or evolving operational problems in time-sensitive, high-pressure, high-visibility environments
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and drive urgent resolution
5+ years collaborating across teams with strong communication and cross-functional teamwork skills
Proficiency in Excel and data analysis to support operational problem solving
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and lean principles with practical experience applying continuous improvement practices
Willingness to travel up to 100% and support weekends/off-shifts as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

structured problem-solving methods8Droot cause analysisdata analysismanufacturing processeslean principlescontinuous improvement practicestroubleshootingsupply chain managementoperations management

Soft Skills

analytical thinkingcritical thinkingcommunicationcross-functional teamworkability to manage multiple prioritiesproblem resolutioncollaborationleadershiporganizational skillsadaptability