Process Coach, Maintenance, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Ford • Marshall, MI

8h

About The Position

Build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future Develop and maintain integrated schedules for preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities, including weekend and shutdown plans, utilizing advanced planning tools (e.g., Primavera P6, Maximo, SAP). Participate in MOS meetings to analyze equipment failures and contribute to Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities. Coordinate multi-discipline work planning activities across mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & control (I&C), and facility workstreams. Ensure accurate data entry and status updates in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) (e.g., Maximo, SAP) to support real-time schedule forecasting, outage coordination, and KPI reporting. Apply formal change management protocols to address scope, schedule, or resource deviations while maintaining configuration control. Ensure strict adherence to all government, industry, and Ford corporate safety, health, environmental, and quality standards throughout all planning activities. Synchronize resources and activities required for problem-free equipment start-ups and shutdowns. Be flexible and willing to assist with other job functions and departments as needed, including back-filling other roles, to support overall facility operations. Established and active employee resource groups

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 2+ years of demonstrated leadership experience, directly managing teams and indirectly influencing cross-functional groups to achieve objectives.
• Strong working knowledge and proficiency with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) (e.g., Maximo, SAP PM) is essential.
• Demonstrated experience with advanced scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Excellent organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities under tight timelines.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial) or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in maintenance work planning within a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a battery pack manufacturing facility or a similar highly automated process industry.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, including cost estimation, earned value, scheduling logic, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and FMEA processes.
• Prior experience in a facility start-up or new equipment commissioning environment.
• Six Sigma: Black or Green Belt certified.
• Knowledge of constraint management principles.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future
• Develop and maintain integrated schedules for preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities, including weekend and shutdown plans, utilizing advanced planning tools (e.g., Primavera P6, Maximo, SAP).
• Participate in MOS meetings to analyze equipment failures and contribute to Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities.
• Coordinate multi-discipline work planning activities across mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & control (I&C), and facility workstreams.
• Ensure accurate data entry and status updates in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) (e.g., Maximo, SAP) to support real-time schedule forecasting, outage coordination, and KPI reporting.
• Apply formal change management protocols to address scope, schedule, or resource deviations while maintaining configuration control.
• Ensure strict adherence to all government, industry, and Ford corporate safety, health, environmental, and quality standards throughout all planning activities.
• Synchronize resources and activities required for problem-free equipment start-ups and shutdowns.
• Be flexible and willing to assist with other job functions and departments as needed, including back-filling other roles, to support overall facility operations.
• Established and active employee resource groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees