Operations Coordination Supervisor – Engine Lab

Ford • Dearborn, MI

7d • $112,680 - $212,760 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Operations Supervisor to lead the Engine Laboratories (ELD). This critical leadership role is responsible for the operational execution of engine durability, development, powertrain calibration, and engine mapping for North American and global programs. You will oversee an operational footprint across ELD, RIC, and GTL (100+ test sites), managing a complex budget of $80M+ and leading a diverse team of Ford and purchased service personnel.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering or Technical Discipline or a related field
• 7+ years progressive responsibilities in laboratory testing or high-volume industrial environment.
• Data-Driven Mindset: Proven ability to utilize complex data sets and operational metrics to drive business decisions, challenge the status quo, and deliver measurable improvements.
• Strategic Influence: Ability to lead a large, cross-functional staff and build partnerships with key suppliers to achieve business-critical deliverables.
• Process Discipline: A track record of ensuring accountability and process rigor within a high-pressure, technical environment.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to translate complex operational data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Proven experience in project management and delivering facility sustainment strategies.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale operational budgets (50M+)

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Directly lead a large-scale team (150+ Ford and Purchased Service employees) overseeing test site operations, instrumentation, machine shops, engine prep, and fuel house logistics.
• Financial Stewardship: Manage an annual operations budget of $80M+, ensuring lean operations, accurate forecasting, and optimized resource allocation.
• Strategic Scheduling: Orchestrate complex test scheduling to meet aggressive global program milestones, balancing priority and facility capacity.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive business decisions, utilizing data-driven insights to improve lab efficiency.
• Supplier Management: Act as the primary liaison and strategic partner for purchased service companies, ensuring high-performance standards and accountability.
• Regulatory & Safety: Ensure 100% compliance with local, state, federal, and corporate regulatory requirements, fostering a "Safety First" culture.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees