Team Manager, MP&L, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan
About The Position
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. In this position... We are seeking an experienced Material Planning and Logistics (MP&L) professional to lead the launch and organizational establishment of our new Battery Pack manufacturing plant. In this strategic and hands-on role, you will oversee end-to-end supply chain operations, driving plant launch readiness, establishing the MP&L team, and designing efficient material flow, logistics, and system processes from the ground up.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
- 5–8+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing material planning, production scheduling, supply chain, and logistics
- 5+ years of ERP/MRP Experience
- 5+ years of material planning and logistics leadership experience
- Ability to work in a fast-paced plant launch environment
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.
- Automotive industry experience strongly preferred (OEM or Tier supplier)
- AIAG MMOG/LE standards experience
- Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP)
- Excellent communication and leadership experience
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities
Responsibilities
- Lead MP&L launch activities for the Battery Pack plant, including establishing the local MP&L organizational structure, processes, and team.
- Oversee inventory planning, production control, capacity management, and constraint resolution to ensure seamless plant operations.
- Design and optimize advanced material flow planning, warehouse operations, and plant material handling layouts.
- Manage inbound and outbound logistics, import/export operations, customs compliance, and tariff/duty management.
- Drive ERP/MRP system process mapping, coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and lead the system launch for the facility.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, utilizing Ford Q1 and AIAG MMOG/LE guidelines to maintain supply chain excellence.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
