Business Operations Supv - Int

Ford • Dearborn, MI

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Operations Supervisor for Vehicle Hardware Engineering (VHE) is instrumental in driving our vision of being a Trusted Strategic Partner and Pioneer in Operational Efficiency. This role supports a Director within VHE, acting as a key operational integrator and strategic advisor. You will be responsible for optimizing the department’s operational health by managing financial resources, workforce planning, and strategic initiatives, while serving as a tactical proxy to ensure the organization’s engineering discipline and business operations are aligned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in engineering releasing, program management or business operations, preferably within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in budget management, financial forecasting, and expense tracking.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and optimize workforce planning activities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and act as a proxy for leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint).
• Transformational Mindset: Demonstrated ability to challenge the status quo and implement process improvements or "new ways of working" within a large-scale organization.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a relevant field or MBA.
• Experience with project management methodologies and Ford-specific systems (e.g., for budget, HR, or procurement).
• Familiarity with engineering processes (e.g., GPDS, FEDE, BoM management).
• Experience in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and guidance on engineering releasing elements, ensuring the organization maintains a deep understanding of the release cycle, Bill of Materials (BoM) management, and technical delivery milestones.
• Act as a change agent to identify and implement "new ways of working." Drive the modernization of business and engineering processes to reduce friction and improve speed-to-market.
• Find creative, efficient ways to achieve results within the Ford framework, balancing the need for innovation with the requirements of corporate governance.
• Support the Director in ensuring engineering discipline across GPDS (Global Product Development System) and FEDE (Ford Engineering Design Environment) milestones.
• Support the Director by facilitating cross-functional collaboration between engineering teams, Finance, HR, and Supply Chain to ensure rapid decision-making.
• Manage and coordinate high-level communications for the Director level, including the design and execution of All Hands events, leadership presentations, and organizational updates.
• Lead the Objectives Setting and Cascade process, ensuring departmental goals are aligned with broader VHE and corporate objectives.
• Maintain and update critical operational infrastructure, including SharePoint sites and internal dashboards, ensuring a culture of transparency and accountability.
• Manage and forecast the Engineering Budget, including detailed oversight of personnel, purchasing services, materials, EDT (Engineering, Design, and Test), and travel expenses.
• Monitor and control overtime, indirect budget allocations, and capital projects to ensure adherence to budgetary targets.
• Provide Functional PADT (Product Attribute Definition Team) input for the NGIE Model and manage sub-functional splits.
• Oversee the management of FCG (Ford College Graduate), Intern, and Co-Op programs, and coordinate backfill strategies and recruiting execution.
• Conduct regular inventory assessments and manage position allocations to ensure optimal staffing levels.
• Manage, track, and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor performance, identify areas for improvement, and drive accountability.
• Identify and implement process efficiencies and automation opportunities across VHE Business Operations to streamline engineering delivery cycles.
• Support the Director in MAR/SAR/TDR meeting management and maintain a foundation of Robust Governance and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Facilitate and support ISO (International Organization for Standardization) Audits and Objectives Audits, ensuring all documentation is compliant.
• Support control testing activities to ensure operational integrity and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level