Senior Process Coach Maintenance Planner, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Ford•Marshall, MI

About The Position

Build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future Maintenance Work Planning & Scheduling: Lead the detailed development, coordination, and control of maintenance and project work packages to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution, particularly during facility ramp-up and ongoing operations. 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). Create comprehensive work packages detailing procedures, permits, required materials, resource allocation, and craft-specific task sequences. Conduct field walkdowns to confirm job scope, work boundaries, safety conditions, and material readiness, ensuring plans are executable and align with plant procedures. 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, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities under tight timelines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

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

Lead the detailed development, coordination, and control of maintenance and project work packages
Develop and maintain integrated schedules for preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities
Create comprehensive work packages detailing procedures, permits, required materials, resource allocation, and craft-specific task sequences
Conduct field walkdowns to confirm job scope, work boundaries, safety conditions, and material readiness
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)
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
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