Process Coach, Maintenance, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

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.

What Youll 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.

Youll 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

• Bachelors 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 weve 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 builderor 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 Years 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: sponsorship is not available for this position.
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