Team Manager, MP&L, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

We made history, and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Ford's legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary. At Blue Oval 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 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.

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.

What You'll Do

• Plant Launch & Organization Setup: Lead MP&L launch activities for the Battery Pack plant, including establishing the local MP&L organizational structure, processes, and team.
• Material Control & Production Scheduling: Oversee inventory planning, production control, capacity management, and constraint resolution to ensure seamless plant operations.
• Material Flow & Warehouse Operations: Design and optimize advanced material flow planning, warehouse operations, and plant material handling layouts.
• Logistics & Customs Compliance: Manage inbound and outbound logistics, import/export operations, customs compliance, and tariff/duty management.
• Systems & Process Mapping: Drive ERP/MRP system process mapping, coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and lead the system launch for the facility.
• Quality & Standards:
  Ensure compliance with industry standards, utilizing Ford Q1 and AIAG MMOG/LE guidelines to maintain supply chain excellence.

You must have

• 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

Even Better, You'll Have

• 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

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 Blue Oval Battery Park, Michigan, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a change maker, a technical expert, a culture builder or all of the above?

No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family…