Team Manager MP&L, Ford Energy

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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.

In this position...
As the PC/MC Team Manager you will play a pivotal role in launching our brand-new state-of-the-art Battery Energy Systems facility. You will serve as the strategic architect of our logistics footprintdesigning advanced material flows setting up world-class warehouse operations and building a high-performing supply chain team from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-impact launch implement cutting-edge ERP systems and establish the operational foundation that powers the future of electrification.

What youll do...

• Team Building & Talent Development: Recruit onboard and develop a diverse high-performing Production Control and Material Control (PC/MC) team from the ground up establishing a collaborative and accountable culture within the new facility.
• Strategic Operational Leadership: Guide and mentor the team in architecting the logistics footprint including the design of advanced material flows and the setup of world-class warehouse operations.
• Systems Adoption & Enablement: Empower and oversee the team during the implementation of cutting-edge ERP/MRP systems ensuring comprehensive training testing and operational readiness for the launch.
• Performance & Foundation Setting: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational standards driving the team to successfully meet launch milestones and build a sustainable supply chain foundation.
• Plant Launch & Team Leadership: Lead MP&L launch activities for the Battery Energy Systems facility including establishing the local logistics organizational structure defining operational processes and hiring the plant team.
• Material Control & Production Scheduling: Oversee inventory planning production control capacity management inventory compliance and constraint resolution to ensure seamless and efficient daily plant operations.
• Material Flow & Warehouse Design: Optimize advanced material flow planning warehouse management system (WMS) operations and overall plant material handling layouts to maximize efficiency.
• Logistics & Customs Compliance: Manage inbound and outbound logistics networks import/export operations customs compliance and tariff/duty management to guarantee regulatory adherence.
• ERP/MRP Systems Implementation: Drive ERP/MRP system process mapping coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and lead the end-to-end systems launch for the facility.
• Quality & Standard Compliance: Maintain supply chain excellence by ensuring operational alignment with global industry standards utilizing AIAG MMOG/LE guidelines and Ford Q1 (or equivalent) supplier quality frameworks

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering or a related field
• 5 or more years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing material planning production scheduling supply chain and logistics
• Systems Expertise: At least 2 years of hands-on experience with ERP and MRP systems including direct hands-on experience with SAP (required).
• Approximately 50% travel required through October 2027 during the industrialization/standup phase (95% domestic primarily Michigan/Kentucky) and 5% international travel. Post-October 2027 role transitions to steady-state with very limited travel primarily on an as-required basis.
  

Even better you may 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.
• Battery manufacturing experience a plus
• AIAG MMOG/LE standards experience
• Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP)
• Greenfield site development or high-volume automotive battery or electronics manufacturing.
• Industry Standards: Deep understanding of material flow principles and automotive logistics guidelines (e.g. AIAG MMOG/LE) or equivalent manufacturing quality frameworks.
• Adaptability & Launch Readiness: Proven capability to operate effectively in fast-paced plant launch environments greenfield developments or high-volume automotive/electronics manufacturing sites.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt).
• Excellent communication and leadership experience
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities
• Validated functional expertise in material flow
  

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.

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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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