Team Manager MP&L, Ford Energy

Ford Motor • Glendale, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Ford Energy is a newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company dedicated to accelerating U.S. energy independence. Leveraging Ford’s century of manufacturing excellence and world-class battery energy storage systems (BESS) technology, Ford Energy designs, manufactures, and services grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems (BESS). Ford Energy is uniquely positioned to capture the growing demand for reliable, US-built energy storage systems. We are not just building batteries; we are building the infrastructure for the next generation of the American grid. At Ford Energy, you have the backing of an industrial manufacturing powerhouse with the agility of a dedicated energy startup offering industry leading technology. We offer a competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses, Ford vehicle discounts, and the opportunity to shape the energy strategy of one of the world's most iconic brands. As the PC/MC Team Manager, you will play a pivotal role in launching our brand-new, state-of-the-art Battery Energy Systems facility. You will serve as the strategic architect of our logistics footprint—designing advanced material flows, setting up world-class warehouse operations, and building a high-performing supply chain team from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-impact launch, implement cutting-edge ERP systems, and establish the operational foundation that powers the future of electrification.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 5 or more years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing material planning, production scheduling, supply chain, and logistics
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with ERP and MRP systems, including direct, hands-on experience with SAP (required).
• Approximately 50% travel required through October 2027 during the industrialization/standup phase (95% domestic, primarily Michigan/Kentucky) and 5% international travel. Post-October 2027, role transitions to steady-state with very limited travel, primarily on an as-required basis.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 8-12+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing material planning, production scheduling, supply chain, and logistics.
• Battery manufacturing experience a plus
• AIAG MMOG/LE standards experience
• Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP)
• Greenfield site development or high-volume automotive, battery, or electronics manufacturing.
• Deep understanding of material flow principles and automotive logistics guidelines (e.g., AIAG MMOG/LE) or equivalent manufacturing quality frameworks.
• Proven capability to operate effectively in fast-paced plant launch environments, greenfield developments, or high-volume automotive/electronics manufacturing sites.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt).
• Excellent communication and leadership experience
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities
• Validated functional expertise in material flow

Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard, and develop a diverse, high-performing Production Control and Material Control (PC/MC) team from the ground up, establishing a collaborative and accountable culture within the new facility.
• Guide and mentor the team in architecting the logistics footprint, including the design of advanced material flows and the setup of world-class warehouse operations.
• Empower and oversee the team during the implementation of cutting-edge ERP/MRP systems, ensuring comprehensive training, testing, and operational readiness for the launch.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational standards, driving the team to successfully meet launch milestones and build a sustainable supply chain foundation.
• Lead MP&L launch activities for the Battery Energy Systems facility, including establishing the local logistics organizational structure, defining operational processes, and hiring the plant team.
• Oversee inventory planning, production control, capacity management, inventory compliance, and constraint resolution to ensure seamless and efficient daily plant operations.
• Optimize advanced material flow planning, warehouse management system (WMS) operations, and overall plant material handling layouts to maximize efficiency.
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics networks, import/export operations, customs compliance, and tariff/duty management to guarantee regulatory adherence.
• Drive ERP/MRP system process mapping, coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and lead the end-to-end systems launch for the facility.
• Maintain supply chain excellence by ensuring operational alignment with global industry standards, utilizing AIAG MMOG/LE guidelines and Ford Q1 (or equivalent) supplier quality frameworks.

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.
• performance-based bonuses
• Ford vehicle discounts

What This Job Offers

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