Labor Specialist, Supply Operations

Ford Motor Company

Labor Resiliency Analyst identifying and mitigating labor-related risks within Ford's supply chain. Collaborating across teams to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations with strong analytical and project management skills.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in labor risk assessment and supply chain resiliency, with a strong focus on analyzing supplier risk and developing effective mitigation strategies. Proficient in engaging with stakeholders and utilizing digital tools to enhance labor risk visibility.

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Labor Risk AssessmentSupply Chain ResiliencyCollective Bargaining AgreementsSupplier Risk ManagementAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain ManagementStrategic SourcingLabor RelationsRisk AssessmentMitigation StrategiesBusiness Continuity PlanningProject Management

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsInfluencing SkillsMulti-Priority Management

Tools & Technologies

Digital ToolsAnalytics

Industry Keywords

Unionized ManufacturingLabor-Related RisksSupplier HealthIndustry Labor Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze Ford's exposure to labor-related supplier risk by monitoring union activity, collective bargaining agreements, supplier health, and industry labor 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, executive updates, and mitigation recommendations.
Engage with supplier leadership to monitor labor negotiations and validate readiness activities.
Support development of digital tools and analytics that improve labor risk visibility and predictive capabilities.
Drive continuous improvement of labor resiliency processes and reporting.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 and supply chain resiliency
Knowledge of unionized manufacturing environments, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), and labor-related supply chain risks
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.

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.