Assistant Plant Manager, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Marshall, MI, United States (On-site)

At Blue Oval 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.

You Will...

The Assistant Plant Manager is the “COO” of the plant, has holistic understanding of manufacturing and business operations, taking full accountability of plant operations and culture aligned with Ford’s leadership core values of Excellence, Focus, and Collaboration and a servant leadership mentality.

In addition to the domain expertise required (business, data and technical acumen along with manufacturing proficiency), the Assistant Plant Manager will demonstrate the following Ford Operating System and Servant Leadership capabilities:

• Leverage data and insights to drive lean improvements that deliver on cost and quality targets.
• Continually seek opportunities to improve processes and outcomes, leveraging KPIs and the PDCA model
• Hold self and others accountable for excellence and adherence to operational and behavioral expectations
• Effectively collaborate with Area Managers, Supervisors and Team Members
• Develop “leaders as teachers” and prioritizes ongoing development and evaluation of employee performance to drive results.
• Lead implementation of the Ford Production System aligned with lean principles and behaviors.
• Lead transformation and change management efforts to advance the company’s competitiveness.
• Elevate concerns/risks and recognizes achievements

• Serve as partner to Plant Manager and change agent driving results and leveraging relationships to get things done
• Establish and operationalize a local vision and mission through clear goal‑setting and communication
• Ensure operational stability by implementing disciplined processes and standards, meeting jobs per hour, rolled‑throughput‑yield, quality, and other key metrics.
• Strong problem solver who can lead effectively under pressure and crisis manage when necessary.
• Manage costs and resources responsibly and for the betterment of the plant

• Has self‑awareness and a deep understanding of employee's aspirations, strengths, and well‑being, evidenced by employee engagement scores, regular check‑ins, and time spent on the plant floor (80%).
• Partner with Plant Manager to build a positive and inclusive culture by leveraging diverse viewpoints and mutual respect.
• Foster collaboration on best practices, standardized work, and building networks across functional areas.
• Consistently demonstrate empathy and Gemba, engaging regularly with employees on the plant floor to listen and problem solve.
• Role model authenticity and inspires through charismatic communication and leading by example
• Bring a high level of energy and effort to all tasks

Candidates must possess full flexibility and a readiness to consistently work across all established standard, operating, and rotational shift schedules, encompassing day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

You’ll have...

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in an engineering or technical field.
• 5+ years of progressive responsibilities and experience in operations leadership.
• Extensive experience in high‑volume, complex, manufacturing environments.
• Expertise in lean, kaizen and FPS is a must.

You may also have...

• Basic understanding of managing a Profit and Loss statement, demonstrating strong financial acumen.
• Experience successfully leading a manufacturing function and directly overseeing 50+ hourly employees at once.
• Demonstrated track record of building trust and rapport with employees and stakeholders and creating positive and healthy cultures.
• Aspiration for continued career growth and new challenges.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we’ve outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

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