Security Shift Lead, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Overview

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, and be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.

This position is for a Manufacturing Security Shift Lead and focuses on delivering the security strategy and industry best practices onsite at the Blue Oval Battery Park in Marshall, MI.

• Oversee day‑to‑day security operations in the evenings or overnights, including managing staffing requirements, access control protocols, and CCTV monitoring.
• Assist the Security Team Lead with special projects and security initiatives, including GAO audits, daily plant walkthroughs, and proactive risk assessments.
• Monitor the work of security personnel, identifying performance gaps and providing real‑time coaching or escalating issues to leadership as needed.
• Ensure strict adherence to the Manufacturing Control Reporting Process (MCRP), Security and Fire manuals, and corporate bulletins.
• May perform the role of Incident Commander for emergencies.
• Respond to emergency incidents such as medical, behavioral, fire, trespassing, accidents, suspicious activity, thefts, etc., escalating appropriately to the Team Lead and/or Regional Security Manager.
• Enhance emergency response capabilities by utilizing incident response tools and deploying emergency response equipment for the company or local municipalities.
• Assist in coordinating security for VIP visits.
• Support and conduct preliminary investigations, ensuring proper escalation to the Team Lead, Regional Security Manager, or Global Investigations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with People Matters, Human Resources, Labor Relations, Safety, and other internal skill teams to resolve workplace issues and ensure alignment on security matters.
• Proactively identify physical security gaps and implement initiatives to mitigate risks to personnel and assets.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal skill teams to ensure unified alignment with all security and fire related matters.
• Maintain the highest standards of integrity by protecting company‑classified information and sensitive data.

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.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in law enforcement, security or military.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Highly motivated, hands‑on, self‑starter with ability to think creatively and operate in a dynamic, ambiguous environment.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• High level of interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi‑task, strong problem‑solving and conflict management skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal, team building, and communication skills.
• Establish priorities under changing conditions.
• Exhibit calm, rational behavior under stressful conditions.
• Administer duties and responsibilities with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Show initiative and leadership.
• Available to work 24x7, 365 days a year.
• Current Michigan CPL or the ability to obtain one prior to start date.
• Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills; ability to navigate department technology platforms.

• Three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• CPR/AED certification.
• Knowledge of Global Security, site security and fire operations.
• Working knowledge of emergency response levels.
• Deliver results according to the Ford OS Behaviors.
• LEOSA Certification.

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized backup child care.
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
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