Process Coach, Material Handling, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Overview

Process Coach, Material Handling, Blue Oval Battery Park Michigan. Ford Motor Company is launching a new state-of-the-art facility in Marshall, Michigan, producing lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells to power next-generation Ford EVs. This role is part of the launch team driving the electrification transformation and requires leading material handling operations and continuous improvement efforts.

• Team Leadership & Development:
  Build team capability, lead and manage hourly personnel development, drive communication and recognition, and create a conducive work environment for assigned responsibilities.
• Operational Excellence & Daily Management:
  Coach safety, quality, and productivity to meet objectives via standardized work; manage daily material handling functions; ensure proper material flow from marketplace to production line; allocate resources to cover material handling duties; monitor Andon occurrences and provide secondary support; verify line performance through Process Confirmation to ensure safety, smooth operation, and quality parts.
• Continuous Improvement & Ford Production System:
  Support Continuous Improvement efforts, coach problem resolution to the lowest level, and enable synchronous material flow through lean manufacturing practices.
• Supervisory & Administrative Tasks:
  Perform basic supervisory administration and documentation.

Ability to work nights, weekends, and rotating shifts.

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of working experience in a logistics planning position in a manufacturing plant
• More than three years of lean logistics improvement project experience
• At least 2 years of experience in system audits (e.g., process, safety)
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, constraint management principles, logistics planning, and management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
• Familiar with ERP system background logic (e.g., SAP, MES, LES)

Even Better, You’ll Have…

• Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in Industrial Engineering/Engineering/Logistics or related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience in Automotive MP&L (Material Planning & Logistics) and Logistics projects, warehousing and logistics planning, and logistics automation project implementation
• Analytical & problem-solving skills: data interpretation, line balancing, time study, material flow, capacity planning
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in English; team-oriented and proactive
• Adaptability, proactive work ethic, and ability to work under pressure with shifting schedules
• Leadership potential: ability to assign work to a unionized hourly workforce and uphold safety, quality, and throughput processes

You may not check every box, but if you can bring value to Ford, we encourage you to apply.

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, back-up child care support
• Family-building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement; fertility treatments
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family
• Tuition assistance
• Employee resource groups
• Paid time off for community service and holidays

For more information on salary and benefits, visit Ford Careers. This position is a range of salary grades 6 and 7. Visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. EEO:
Ford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations for the online application process due to disability available at

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing