Ford
Team Manager Production, Ford Energy
Glendale, KY, United States
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 2 days ago
Project ManagementNegotiationOperations ManagementLogisticsProcess ImprovementLeadershipCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringAdaptabilityLean Manufacturing
About the role
- As the Team Manager - Production, you will lead the execution, optimization, and continuous improvement of high-volume assembly and manufacturing operations within our advanced BESS facility.
- In this role, you will: • Lead with Purpose: Build, inspire, and lead an agile production team to deliver advanced battery storage technology driving the future of the American grid. • Lead System Performance: Drive standardization, discipline, and execution of the Ford Energy Production System (FEPS) to ensure peak manufacturing efficiency, quality, and operational stability. • Enable Business Results: Deliver SQDCPME (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Maintenance, Environment) objectives through effective shift scheduling, resource alignment, and line performance management. • Drive Continuous Improvement: Champion data-driven decision-making to optimize cycle times, eliminate production bottlenecks, reduce scrap, and maximize First Time Through (FTT) rates. • Develop People & Capability: Build a high-performing manufacturing team through hands-on coaching, mentorship, and skill development of production operators, team leaders, and technicians. • Partner Cross-Functionally: Align seamlessly with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Logistics to resolve systemic line issues, support new product launches, and meet plant-wide objectives.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily pre-task analyses and support safe work execution across all production shifts.
- Safety & Environmental Stewardship • Own the safety culture for the production department, driving a zero-injury mindset and ensuring compliance with all government, corporate, and plant safety regulations. • Enforce rigorous adherence to safety routines, control plans, ergonomic standards, and environmental requirements on the production floor.
- Build, inspire, and lead an agile production team to deliver advanced battery storage technology driving the future of the American grid.
- Drive standardization, discipline, and execution of the Ford Energy Production System (FEPS) to ensure peak manufacturing efficiency, quality, and operational stability.
- Deliver SQDCPME (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Maintenance, Environment) objectives through effective shift scheduling, resource alignment, and line performance management.
- Champion data-driven decision-making to optimize cycle times, eliminate production bottlenecks, reduce scrap, and maximize First Time Through (FTT) rates.
- Manage department budgets, staffing plans, capacity constraints, and operational expenditure (OpEx) targets. Lead daily pre-task analyses and support safe work execution across all production shifts. Quality & Continuous Improvement
- Partner with Quality and Launch Engineering to manage new product introductions (NPI), engineering changes, and system validation trials without compromising daily throughput. Leadership & Culture
- Directly lead, evaluate, and develop Senior Production Supervisors and department staff, establishing clear performance expectations and accountability.
- Lead high-level tiered operating meetings (Tier 3/4) to align cross-functional plant leadership (Maintenance, Quality, Logistics, and Engineering) on daily priorities and systemic issues.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related technical field.
- Strong working knowledge of manufacturing execution systems (MES), automated assembly lines, parts traceability, and end-of-line testing.
- The ability to remain calm and make rapid, data-driven decisions during facility constraints or critical equipment failures.
- The ability to translate technical maintenance requirements into sound financial business cases for executive stakeholders.
- At Ford Energy, you have the backing of an industrial manufacturing powerhouse with the agility of a dedicated energy startup offering industry leading technology.
Nice to have
- Master's Degree in Engineering, Management, or a related field.
- Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
- Strong working knowledge of traceability and testing data systems.
- Demonstrated expertise in conflict management, negotiation, and persuasion.
- Leadership Attributes
Skills
- Position Qualifications and Key Capabilities
Company info
- 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 world's most iconic brands.
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