Operational Management Lead, Ford Energy

Ford Energy is a newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company dedicated to accelerating U.S. energy independence. Leveraging Fords century of manufacturing excellence and world-class battery energy storage systems (BESS) technology Ford Energy designs manufactures and services grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems (BESS). Ford Energy is uniquely positioned to capture the growing demand for reliable US-built energy storage systems. We are not just building batteries; we are building the infrastructure for the next generation of the American grid.

Why Ford Energy
At Ford Energy you have the backing of an industrial manufacturing powerhouse with the agility of a dedicated energy startup offering industry leading technology. We offer a competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses Ford vehicle discounts and the opportunity to shape the energy strategy of one of the worlds most iconic brands.

What youll do...

• Complete manufacturing and design for manufacturing feasibility assessments.
• Lead process to complete cost studies to support capacity supply or design change requests.
• Lead change control process for KY site working cross functionally with Ford Energy teams.
• Complete business case studies for vertical integration / supplier localization.
• Interface with CATL for cost feasibility for manufacturing impact.
• Monitor track and report BME and Operations headcount to ensure performance to budget and proper people planning.
• Lead the customer care process at KY.
• Manage and coordinate schedule of all customer care related visits.
• Work with Ford Energy business units to schedule plan and deliver customer and potential customer visits.
• Manage and coordinate open houses for EPCs and others at KY.
• Manage and coordinate customer onsite test and FAT visits.
• Support plant operations team to deliver operating objectives (SQDCPME).
• Perform supervisory duties (objectives partnership discussions check-ins performance reviews travel requests timecard approvals compensation planning) for all personnel assigned.
• Lead mentor coach counsel recognize and motivate employees as necessary.

Youll have...

• Bachelors Degree industrial engineering or related field
• 5 years manufacturing product or program management experience
• 10% Travel may be required between Dearborn and Kentucky

Even better you may have...

• Masters Degree of Science in Engineering
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills required.
• Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of leadership and across organizations.

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 leadership level 6 and ranges from $115500-$218100.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status or protected veteran the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.

Company: As Ford establishes a wholly owned subsidiary focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems this role will initially be employed by Ford and is expected to transition to the subsidiary within one year.

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