Team Manager, Material Handling, Blueoval Battery Park Michigan

Make history and make the future at BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

If you're ready to change the way the world moves, join us at BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, a new state-of-the-art facility in Marshall, Michigan. You'll be a key part of the launch team that will help bring the electrification revolution to driveways, job sites, and highways everywhere. BlueOval Battery Park Michigan will produce the lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells to power the next-generation Ford EV passenger vehicles and trucks under development.

This new wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company will create more than 1,700 jobs when production begins in 2026.
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 You'll Do…
I. Material Flow & Management:
End-to-End Material Handling:Direct and control the management of production and non-production materials from receiving docks through storage, line feeding, to the point of use, and ultimately to the customer. This includes shipping/receiving SAP transactions, material disposition, Hazmat handling, scrap removal, and efficient use of AGV and PMHV (Powered Material Handling Vehicle).
Ford Production System (FPS) Support:Develop and implement Ford Production System, industrial material flow and lean manufacturing practices.
ERP System Support:Support the MP&L MRP Development and Deployment Plan through the Explore, Realization, Test, and Hypercare phase of launching SAP.
Inventory Management:Establish reasonable and efficient storage mechanisms, including 5S/site identification to meet requirements, ensuring inventory and document management targets are 100% accurate.
On-Time Delivery:Ensure accurate and timely delivery to customers, with zero external customer complaints due to delivery errors.
Warehouse Management:Oversee warehouse integrity, safety, delivery optimization, and cost optimization. Plan material requirements according to production line needs.

II. Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement:
Policy Deployment:Manage the business with policy deployment objectives, implementation plans, and accountability.
Performance Monitoring:Conduct departmental reviews, assessing performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, people, maintenance, and environment (SQDCPME).
Cost Control:Maintain the departmental budget and implement plans for continuous improvement in indirect labor and all overhead accounts.
Process Improvement:Develop and implement processes to improve material handling operations, potentially involving modifications to plant equipment, resources, or facilities.

III. Team Leadership & Development:
Team Management & Development:Provide direction and support to material handling personnel. Develop and implement processes to ensure effective training and development for department personnel, creating developmental opportunities for direct reports.
Employee Development:Coach and counsel employees on operational issues, career development, performance issues, and MP&L knowledge. Create and review individual performance reviews. Ensure all departmental employees participate in required training. Represent and coordinate the department GSR's career planning.
Performance Management:Administer salary performance reviews, reward, and recognize employees, and address corrective actions as needed.
Prioritization & Resource Allocation:Prioritize work on key issues and allocate resources effectively.
Compliance & Auditing:Support VCA, FPS, QS9000, SHARP, ISO14001, SOX, and Hazmat internal and external audits. Perform monthly plant audits. Review plant procedures to align with departmental procedures. Support/oversee the cycle verification program.

IV. Communication & Collaboration:
Internal Communication:Communicate critical MP&L issues to plant and division supply chain and scheduling management. Assure MP&L representation during quality campaign meetings.
External Communication:Provide coordination with external logistics providers as needed.

V. Other:
Flexibility:Ability to work various shifts, including weekends, to meet production demands.

You'll have…
Bachelor's degree or above.
At least 5 years warehouse management experience in large manufacturing enterprises.
Team management experience.
Proficient in using office software, familiar with ERP or SAP systems.
Excellent data analysis ability.

Even Better, You'll Have…
Degree in industrial engineering, management science, and engineering-related fields.
At least 8 years of experience in large manufacturing enterprises (materials, electronics, automotive, and other industries).
Knowledge and skills: Familiarity with the operation process of manufacturing enterprise warehouse, with the ability to manage quality, optimize processes, and manage overall organization.
Proficient in ERP software such as SAP, and Office software, excellent document writing ability.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 offer 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 builder…or 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 Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a leadership level 6.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD

This role will start remote and then will be working hybrid out of Marshall, MI, with the expectation to be on-Site at Marshall once building construction and timing is established (relocation package available). 
Once your employment with Ford commences, you will be assigned to BlueOval Battery Michigan LLC. You will continue to be employed by Ford Motor Company but work at BlueOval Battery Michigan, Ford's wholly owned subsidiary located in Marshall, Michigan.  You will remain an at-will employee at all times during your employment with Ford or any Ford affiliate or subsidiary with which you later become employed.  
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.
Unless expressly agreed by you, Ford, and your later employer in writing, you will remain an at-will employee at all times during your employment with Ford or any Ford affiliate or subsidiary with which you later become employed. 
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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 status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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