At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, you will:
Use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions. Build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future. Create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought, and foster leadership in others. Be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.You'll Have…
High School Diploma or Equivalent. At least 3 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing maintenance leadership role, with demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, or influence teams and individuals. Demonstrated technical proficiency in industrial maintenance, including working knowledge of PLC logic and controls. Proven experience utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) such as Maximo for maintenance planning, execution, and data analysis. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to lead and develop teams. Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends, to support 24/7 manufacturing operations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).Even better, you may have…
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial) or a related technical field. Experience in battery cell manufacturing, highly automated production environments, or a similar process industry. Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and FMEA processes. Prior experience in facility start-up, equipment buyoff, installation, and debug.You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• 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.
This position is a salary grade 7
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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What You'll Do…
Equipment Reliability & Asset Management: Lead and execute processes to ensure high reliability and availability of advanced battery cell manufacturing equipment. Develop, implement, and optimize Preventive (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) strategies, including FMEA development and initial training standards for skilled trades. Oversee equipment buyoff, installation, and debug, ensuring seamless integration into operations. Utilize and optimize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) (e.g., Maximo) for work order management, spare parts inventory, documentation, and performance analysis. Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and reduce downtime. Coordinate effectively with engineering and production teams on all maintenance activities. Operational Excellence & Constraint Management: Ensure the consistent application and continuous improvement of the Maintenance Operating System (MOS). Facilitate problem-free start-ups and lead effective shift-to-shift meetings. Conduct constraint analysis and implement solutions to eliminate bottlenecks, maximizing equipment efficiency and throughput. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to support other job functions and departments as needed to ensure continuous operation and success of the facility. Performance & Data-Driven Decisions: Direct data-driven maintenance processes to improve quality metrics (e.g., FTT, scrap) and optimize operational costs, including Maintenance Cost Per Unit (MCPU). Generate comprehensive reports and dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive continuous improvement (SQDCPME). Team Leadership & Development: Supervise, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of salaried and hourly maintenance professionals, fostering a collaborative "One Team" environment. Provide continuous communication, recognition, and support, ensuring a conducive work environment. Handle essential supervisory responsibilities and administrative tasks. Safety & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to all government, industry, and Ford corporate safety, health, environmental, and quality standards.