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Ford Motor Company · 2 weeks ago

Team Manager, Engineering Pack, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Team Manager for their BlueOval Battery Park in Michigan. The role involves leading an agile team to deliver advanced technology solutions while fostering a culture of trust and continuous improvement within the organization.

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Responsibilities

Lead Project Development Writing and process of collecting and evaluating data in sound business cases
Coach, Counsel and Teach the team’s Engineers & GSR’s to handle and lead process improvement and capital investment projects
Coordinate the resources and activities of ME organization to meet the production schedule within budgetary limitations and time constraints
Participates in production scheduling, staffing, procurement and maintenance of equipment, quality control, inventory control, and the coordination of production activities with those of other departments
Analyzes the plant's personnel and capital resources to select the best ways of meeting the production quota
Monitors the production run to make sure that it stays on schedule and correct any problems that may arise
Promotes and ensure constant improvement in the ME organization toward the common goal of improving product quality, plant competitiveness and total cost structure
Ensures department complies with government/industry standards
Coordinate the resources and activities required to ensure problem free start-up
Facilitate start-up / shift to shift meetings
Evaluate and deliver FTPM measurable
Promote and support Small Teamwork Groups
Champion constraint analysis and coordinate activities to eliminate the bottlenecks
Ensure deliverables are aligned with VIM Action Matrix, 5-year plan, JPH Package
Establish the goal of maximizing equipment effectiveness to improve productivity
Review/approve PM activities
Address department Health and Safety concerns
Review department safety measurables & coordinate improvement activities
Drive Safety, Quality. Cost, Delivery, Morale, Environment
Manage to budgets

Qualification

Engineering DegreeMaintenance ManagementLean ManufacturingMicrosoft Office/365Battery Pack ManufacturingFanuc Robot SystemsSiemens PLCsConstraint ManagementSAP SoftwareSix Sigma CertificationAnalytical SkillsLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeamwork SkillsNegotiation SkillsConflict Management

Required

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or other
5+ years' experience in maintenance/ engineering management in production facility
2+ years of experience in assembly manufacturing processes
2+ years of experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles
Microsoft Office/ 365 Expertise (Word/Excel/Outlook)
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
Ability to interact with all employees in the organization
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to work as a team
Strong negotiation and persuasion skills
Demonstrated ability to lead, empower and develop employees
Demonstrated conflict management skills
Strong analytical, problem solving, and organization skills
Ability to work closely and successfully with others in order to deliver results
Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in ONE FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

Preferred

Master's degree in engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or other
1+ years of experience in Battery Pack manufacturing application processes
2+yr Knowledge with Fanuc Robot systems
2+ years of experience with Siemens PLCs
2+ Knowledge of constraint management principles
2+ Safety and Quality experience preferred
2+ Knowledge with SAP Enterprise Asset Management System software
Six Sigma certification

Benefits

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 Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time

Company

Ford Motor Company

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$16.23B
Key Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B

Leadership Team

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James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
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Efrat Barit
COO
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