Indiana Battery Pack Plant Manager

Indiana Battery Pack Plant Manager

The Indiana Battery Pack Plant Manager will be responsible for a holistic business operation, overseeing the effective launch of the facility and leading the Plant's Executive Leadership Team. You will be a highly visible leader in the local community and a primary driver of Ford's manufacturing success, delivering high-quality battery components that power the future of movement.

Lead Excellence:
Safety, Quality, and the Ford Production System

• Safety First:
  Create a culture of proactive safety, ensuring our most valuable asset—our team members—get home safely every day.
• Standardized Excellence:
  Lead the implementation of the Ford Production System (FPS). You will "Raise the Bar" by embedding lean principles and structured problem-solving (PDCA) at all levels of the organization.
• Drive Transformation:
  Serve as a positive change agent, leading transformation and change management efforts to advance the plant's competitiveness in an ever-changing world.
• Hold the Line:
  Hold yourself and others accountable for excellence in adherence to operational and behavioral expectations.

Drive Focus:
Disciplined Execution & Shop Floor Metrics

• Operational Stability:
  Ensure the plant meets rigorous production targets, including Jobs Per Hour (JPH), Rolled-Throughput-Yield (RTY), and strict quality standards.
• Data-Driven Results:
  Leverage data and insights to drive lean improvements. Use "Action-Impactful KPIs" to monitor progress and take proactive action when results are off-track.
• Financial Stewardship:
  Take full accountability for the plant's Profit & Loss (P&L). Lead cost-reduction initiatives and manage plant resources responsibly to drive profitability.
• Crisis Management:
  Act as a strong problem-solver who can lead effectively under pressure and manage crises when necessary to keep the team moving.

Build the Best Team:
Labor Relations & Servant Leadership

• Labor Partnership:
  Build and maintain strong, productive relationships with Organized Labor Leadership, Employee Resource Groups, and suppliers. You will be expected to navigate complex labor environments with transparency and mutual respect.
• Gemba Leadership:
  Consistently demonstrate empathy by "going to Gemba." Engage regularly with all members of the team from Area Managers to our Hourly Associates on the plant floor to listen, problem-solve, and lead by example.
• Leaders as Teachers:
  Prioritize the ongoing development and evaluation of employee performance. You will "Plan, Attract, and Develop" the next generation of manufacturing leaders, creating a high-performing team that delivers results.
• Inclusive Culture:
  Leverage your staff to build an inclusive culture that allows for diverse viewpoints, evidenced by high employee engagement scores and impactful check-ins.

THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS WE SEEK

• Experience:
  
  10+ years of progressive operations leadership in a high-volume, high-precision, complex manufacturing environment (overseeing 800+ employees).
• Technical Expertise:
  Extensive experience in machining and assembly within a tight-tolerance environment.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Lean Mastery:
  Lean / Six Sigma certification or demonstrated equivalent experience applying lean manufacturing principles and standardized work.
• Leadership:
  Proven experience interfacing with both hourly and salaried employees within a union manufacturing environment.
• Financials:
  Deep understanding of managing a P&L and strong financial acumen.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in Engineering or a technical field.
• Direct experience in battery or technical manufacturing.
• Experience partnering with a union during a negotiation or contract renewal.
• Deep manufacturing engineering technical capabilities.

• Job Identification 63279
• Job Category Manufacturing
• Degree Level Master's Degree or equivalent
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations Work from Home, Princeton, IN, 47670, US (On-site)