DescriptionFords legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary. At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan were not just assembling battery systems; were leading a transformation. As a key member of our start-up team youll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from the ground up. Imagine: you at the forefront of the electrification movement helping to bring the next generation of vehicles to driveways job sites and highways everywhere.
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.
ResponsibilitiesWhat youll do...
- Maintenance Work Planning & Scheduling:
- Lead the detailed development coordination and control of maintenance and project work packages to ensure safe compliant and efficient execution particularly during facility ramp-up and ongoing operations.
- Develop and maintain integrated schedules for preventative predictive and corrective maintenance activities including weekend and shutdown plans utilizing advanced planning tools (e.g. Primavera P6 Maximo SAP).
- Create comprehensive work packages detailing procedures permits required materials resource allocation and craft-specific task sequences.
- Conduct field walkdowns to confirm job scope work boundaries safety conditions and material readiness ensuring plans are executable and align with plant procedures.
- Asset Management & Continuous Improvement:
- Identify spare parts and develop initial preventive maintenance (PM) job plans for new equipment continuously reviewing and improving existing job plans based on equipment failures feedback from skilled trades and engineering input.
- Assess and understand risks during the repair process developing equipment validation plans post-repair to ensure reliability.
- Lead and coach teams in leveraging machine monitoring tools to identify and eliminate production constraints driving continuous improvement (SQDCPME) initiatives.
- Participate in MOS meetings to analyze equipment failures and contribute to Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities.
- Coordination & Data Management:
- Coordinate multi-discipline work planning activities across mechanical electrical instrumentation & control (I&C) and facility workstreams.
- Interface with engineering operations and other relevant teams to validate scope field conditions and ensure work readiness.
- Ensure accurate data entry and status updates in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) (e.g. Maximo SAP) to support real-time schedule forecasting outage coordination and KPI reporting.
- Generate comprehensive reports and metrics on planning progress schedule compliance and work package readiness for leadership and stakeholders.
- Compliance & Operational Support:
- Apply formal change management protocols to address scope schedule or resource deviations while maintaining configuration control.
- Ensure strict adherence to all government industry and Ford corporate safety health environmental and quality standards throughout all planning activities.
- Synchronize resources and activities required for problem-free equipment start-ups and shutdowns.
- Be flexible and willing to assist with other job functions and departments as needed including back-filling other roles to support overall facility operations.
Qualifications- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- 3 years of demonstrated maintenance leadership experience directly managing teams and indirectly influencing cross-functional groups to achieve objectives.
- 3 years Strong working knowledge and proficiency with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) (e.g. Maximo SAP PM) is essential.
- 3 years Ability to read and interpret technical drawings schematics and equipment manuals.
- 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.
- 5 years of progressive experience in maintenance work planning within a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Experience in a battery pack manufacturing facility or a similar highly automated process industry.
- Strong knowledge of project controls including cost estimation earned value scheduling logic and risk mitigation strategies.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and FMEA processes.
- Demonstrated experience with advanced scheduling software (e.g. Primavera P6 MS Project)
- Prior experience in a facility start-up or new equipment commissioning environment.
- Six Sigma: Black or Green Belt certified.
- Knowledge of constraint management principles.
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 the BlueOval Battery Park Michigan facility we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company we off er the benefit of choice. You can choose what your 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 and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days 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
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
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