Trainee MFG

Responsibilities List – Material Flow Engineering Trainee (Entry Level)

1. Packaging (support)

• Assist with the initial review of 1271 forms (verify completeness) before passing them to the Engineer for approval.

• Help track the maintenance and repair status of Ford-owned containers.

• Support physical counts and inventory records of the container fleet.

• Document quality findings related to dunnage/packaging (support on ICA/PCA reports, without closing the case).

• Assist in completing packaging audit checklists (MCRP).

2. Material Flow (support)

• Help keep the PFEP (Plan For Every Part) updated (data entry, basic validation of information).

• Assist in updating layouts for MP&L areas (Market, Re-Package, Kitting) under supervision.

• Participate in meetings and continuous improvement (Lean/5S) activities, documenting agreements and following up on simple action items.

• Support the collection of information for cost studies and capital projects (without preparing the final analysis).

• Provide basic follow-up on industrial vehicle inspection compliance (IVECS).

3. Cost (administrative support)

• Assist with capturing and tracking requisitions/purchase orders.

• Help follow up on balances and validity periods of open purchase orders.

• Support the review of invoices before sending them for approval.

4. PMHV (support)

• Assist in recording and tracking basic KPIs (availability, MTTR, MTBF).

• Help manage spare crib inventory.

• Document incidents and follow up on simple corrective actions.

5. Innovation (participation)

• Participate in 5S's and continuous improvement activities for the area.

• Support data collection for digitalization/automation projects.

• Attend as an observer/support member of the Innovation Council.

6. Daily / Administrative Activities

• Prepare daily activity log.

• Attend Start of Investigation (SOI) meetings and team manpower meetings.

• Assist in completing digital 3040 forms (equipment transfer to maintenance).