Maintenance Supervisor

Introduction to Blue Oval SK

At Blue Oval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through a joint venture formed by Ford and SKOn to provide products and processes that increase our customers’ experience. As the future of Blue Oval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution alongside our teams to build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence.

• Safety
  • Ensure department compliance with government, industry and corporate standards
  • Review department safety metrics and coordinate improvement activities
  • Serve as maintenance liaison for launch-related activities, construction service safety audits and inter‑department pre‑task analyses
• Quality
  • Direct data‑driven maintenance processes to improve quality metrics
  • Devise and implement strategy to tighten tolerances within specifications for fit, form and functionality
• Delivery
  • Coordinate the resources and activities required to ensure problem‑free start‑ups
  • Facilitate start‑up/shift‑to‑shift meetings and constraint analysis to eliminate bottlenecks
• Cost
  • Promote continuous improvement in the manufacturing engineering organization toward product quality, plant competitiveness and total cost structure
  • Monitor, control and improve equipment OEE
  • Optimize throughput in accordance with budgets and cost objectives
  • Manage material control, repair and rebuild programs, and reliability reviews
• People
  • Supervise hourly skilled trade employees
  • Participate in time & data management meetings for scheduling, staffing, procurement, equipment maintenance, inventory control, constraint analysis and coordination of production activities with codependent departments
  • Build Team Leaders’ and Team Members’ capabilities; mentor subordinates
  • Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their responsibilities and nurture a one‑team culture
  • Handle basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents
• Maintenance
  • Lead daily, weekend and shutdown maintenance planning with input from your team(s)
  • Integrate the maintenance plan into the total department business plan
  • Maximize equipment effectiveness through a detailed, standardized, and prioritized preventive and predictive maintenance plan
  • Provide resources, support and priorities for all maintenance actions; use designated systems to document, report and analyze maintenance activities
  • Jointly coordinate maintenance and engineering activities
• Environment
  • Ensure department compliance with government, industry and corporate standards

• High School Diploma
• 1–2 years supervisory experience of skilled trades or technical support
• Ability to work any shift in a 7‑day pattern
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Capability to assign work to hourly workforce and hold employees accountable for safety, quality and throughput processes
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Ability to multi‑task
• Strong problem‑solving and conflict management skills
• Demonstrated leadership behaviors consisting of outstanding interpersonal, team‑building and communication skills
• Flexibility for significant travel during the initial plant start‑up phase

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3–5 years automotive experience
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Knowledge of constraint management principles
• Safety and quality experience preferred

• 401(k) plan with retirement planning services
• 401(k) company matching after completing three months of service
• Medical and prescription drug coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• Preventative care
• Flex Funding Accounts (FSAs), short‑term and long‑term disability, employee basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, and employee supplemental life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) after completing probationary period and emergency PTO
• Parental leave
• Access to Ford vehicle discount program
• Climate‑controlled working environment

Blue Oval SK does not sponsor employment U.S. visas. Candidates for positions with Blue Oval SK must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.