Team Manager, MP&L, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Fords 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.

In this position...

We are seeking an experienced Material Planning and Logistics (MP&L) professional to lead the launch and organizational establishment of our new Battery Pack manufacturing this strategic and hands-on role you will oversee end-to-end supply chain operations driving plant launch readiness establishing the MP&L team and designing efficient material flow logistics and system processes from the ground up.

What Youll Do...

• Plant Launch & Organization Setup: Lead MP&L launch activities for the Battery Pack plant including establishing the local MP&L organizational structure processes and team.
• Material Control & Production Scheduling: Oversee inventory planning production control capacity management and constraint resolution to ensure seamless plant operations.
• Material Flow & Warehouse Operations: Design and optimize advanced material flow planning warehouse operations and plant material handling layouts.
• Logistics & Customs Compliance: Manage inbound and outbound logistics import/export operations customs compliance and tariff/duty management.
• Systems & Process Mapping: Drive ERP/MRP system process mapping coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and lead the system launch for the facility.
• Quality & Standards: Ensure compliance with industry standards utilizing Ford Q1 and AIAG MMOG/LE guidelines to maintain supply chain excellence.

You must have...

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering or equivalent field
• 58 years of progressive experience in manufacturing material planning production scheduling supply chain and logistics
• 5 years of ERP/MRP Experience
• 5 years of material planning and logistics leadership experience

• Ability to work in a fast-paced plant launch environment

Even Better Youll Have...

• Masters degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering or related field
• 8-12 years of progressive experience in manufacturing material planning production scheduling supply chain and logistics.
• Automotive industry experience strongly preferred (OEM or Tier supplier)
• AIAG MMOG/LE standards experience
• Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP)
• Excellent communication and leadership experience
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities

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 Blue Oval Battery Park Michigan 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 the 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.

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