Process Coach - Material Flow, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Ford • Marshall, MI

15h • $84,480 - $162,120 • Onsite

About The Position

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Ford’s legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary. At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, we’re not just assembling battery systems; we’re leading a transformation. As a key member of our start-up team, you’ll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from the ground up. Imagine: you, at the forefront of the electrification movement, helping to bring the next generation of vehicles to driveways, job sites and highways everywhere.
At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, you will...
• use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions
• build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future
• create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others
• be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.
This role oversees end‑to‑end material handling from receiving docks to point‑of‑use, including storage, line feeding, shipping/receiving SAP transactions, hazmat and scrap management, and utilization of AGVs and PMHVs. It supports Ford Production System deployment, participates in SAP MRP development and launch phases, and maintains accurate inventory through strong warehouse management, 5S, and site identification. The position ensures timely, error‑free customer delivery, manages safety and cost optimization within the warehouse, and drives policy deployment through clear objectives and accountability. Additional responsibilities include SQDCPME performance reviews, budget control, and continuous process improvements that may require updates to equipment, resources, or facility layouts.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• At least 3 years’ warehouse management experience in large manufacturing enterprises.
• Material handling and warehouse team management experience.
• Proficient in using office software, familiar with MRP, ERP, or SAP systems.
• Proficient in AGV and PMHV (Powered Material Handling Vehicle)
• Excellent data analysis ability.

Nice To Haves

• Associates' or Bachelor's Degree in industrial engineering, management science and engineering related field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in large manufacturing enterprises (materials, electronics, automotive and other industries).
• Knowledge and skills: Familiar with the operation process of manufacturing enterprise warehouse, with the ability of quality management, process optimization and overall organization.
• Proficient in ERP software such as SAP, Office software, excellent document writing ability.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Material Handling: Direct and control the management of production and non-production materials from receiving docks through storage, line feeding, to the point of use, and ultimately to the customer. This includes shipping/receiving SAP transactions, material disposition, Hazmat handling, scrap removal, and efficient use of AGV and PMHV (Powered Material Handling Vehicle).
• Ford Production System (FPS) Support: Develop and implement Ford Production System, industrial material flow and lean manufacturing practices.
• ERP System Support: Support the MP&L MRP Development and Deployment Plan through the Explore, Realization, Test, and Hypercare phase of launching SAP.
• Inventory Management: Establish reasonable and efficient storage mechanisms, including 5S/site identification to meet requirements, ensuring inventory and document management targets are 100% accurate.
• On-Time Delivery: Ensure accurate and timely delivery to customers, with zero external customer complaints due to delivery errors.
• Warehouse Management: Oversee warehouse integrity, safety, delivery optimization, and cost optimization. Plan material requirements according to production line needs.
• Policy Deployment: Manage the business with policy deployment objectives, implementation plans, and accountability.
• Performance Monitoring: Conduct departmental reviews, assessing performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, people, maintenance, and environment (SQDCPME).
• Cost Control: Maintain the departmental budget and implement plans for continuous improvement in indirect labor and all overhead accounts.
• Process Improvement: Develop and implement processes to improve material handling operations, potentially involving modifications to plant equipment, resources, or facilities.

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
• Education Level: High school or GED