Labor Specialist

Responsibilities

• Analyze Ford's exposure to labor-related supplier risk by monitoring union activity, collective bargaining agreements, and industry trends
• Develop labor risk assessments and prioritize suppliers based on business impact and disruption potential
• Assess supplier business continuity and labor contingency plans to strengthen supply chain resiliency
• Lead cross-functional coordination during labor disruptions, providing risk assessments and mitigation recommendations
• Engage with supplier leadership to monitor labor negotiations and validate readiness activities
• Support the development of digital tools and analytics to improve labor risk visibility and predictive capabilities
• Drive continuous improvement of labor resiliency processes and reporting

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Labor Relations, Manufacturing, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Manufacturing Operations, Labor Relations, or Supply Chain Risk Management
• Experience assessing supplier risk and developing mitigation strategies to support business continuity
• Knowledge of unionized manufacturing environments and collective bargaining agreements (CBAs)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master's degree
• Experience supporting unionized manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of supplier risk management, business continuity planning, and supply chain analytics

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, and subsidized back-up child care
• Family building benefits including adoption, surrogacy, and fertility treatments
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
• Tuition assistance and paid time off for community service
• Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day

About the Company

Ford Motor Company is a global leader in transportation, working to transform the future for customers, communities, and families. We are dedicated to building more than just vehicles; we are building a future grounded in purpose and driven by progress.