Labels Supervisor

Job Overview

At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.

Job Type

Full time

Work Type

Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Lead a Global Team: Manage and mentor a large team of ~20 regional and international engineers, fostering continuous growth, expertise, and seamless cross-border collaboration.
• Oversee Label Design & Release: Direct the end-to-end workstreams for label design and release in WERS, ensuring all labels comply with government regulations and critical Ford requirements across all global markets.
• Manage Proprietary Label Matrices: Oversee the maintenance of the Global Generic Label Matrix (GGLM) and ensure the accurate drafting and maintenance of Program Specific Label Matrices (PSLM) in accordance with LQOS 570.
• Drive Variable Data Label Systems (VDLS): Act as the Business Owner of VDLS. Monitor system signoffs for on-time delivery (TT and beyond), resolve daily issues to support North American production, and continually develop system enhancements for matrix-based variable data labels globally.
• Act as DRI for VIN Traceability: Lead the VIN Traceability workstream across the enterprise. Drive the process flow from Trace Requirements and Product Development through Manufacturing Engineering, Corporate Quality, and Data Storage.
• Cross-Functional System Integration: Ensure seamless integration of traceability data across proprietary Ford systems, including FEDEWB, VSEM, FEDEBOM, Teamcenter, WERS, GSPAS, and TRACE DB.
• Supplier & Manufacturing Alignment: Collaborate with suppliers to ensure part serialization specs are met. Oversee in-plant label audits (TT, PP, MP1) and ensure error-proofing stations and plant IT infrastructure (CDCII, IQT) are configured for accurate component and VIN association.
• Ensure Launch & Compliance: Provide the Annual Label Letter, support Program VI Sign Off, and support ASO/OGC-led meetings pertaining to regulatory, corporate, and due care label requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years in a leadership role with proven experience managing large, distributed, or international teams.
• Demonstrated experience in engineering design and release processes, manufacturing traceability, or regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional teamwork and collaboration skills, with a track record of partnering with cross-functional stakeholders (PD, Manufacturing, Quality, and IT).
• Strong project management skills with the ability to triage complex production or system issues daily.

Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field (preferred).
• 5+ years in a leadership role with proven experience managing large, distributed, or international teams (preferred).
• Deep, hands-on understanding of Ford proprietary systems and processes, including WERS, VDLS, FEDEBOM, FEDEWB, VSEM, TRACE DB, and GSAR (preferred).
• Extensive knowledge of Ford’s Label Quality Operating System (LQOS 570), GGLM, and PSLM structures (preferred).
• Prior experience working with Variable Data Labels and resolving plant-level production issues (preferred).
• Experience with error-proofing processes, plant manufacturing IT (CDCII/IQT), and supplier part serialization requirements (preferred).
• Comprehensive understanding of Ford GPDS processes, deliverables, and global regulatory compliance standards (preferred).