Battery Pack Assembly Lead – Startup Factory

Ford; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company at BlueOval Battery Park in Michigan seeks a capable leader to launch a new manufacturing facility and drive electrification initiatives. You will shape culture, performance, and operations while directing a dynamic hourly workforce toward high‑quality production.

This role emphasizes safety, lean manufacturing, team development, and data‑driven decisions to improve efficiency and product quality across shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 3–7+ years of supervisory, manufacturing, military, or other relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Safety First: Act as a champion of workplace safety and enforce regulations.
• Driving Operational Excellence: Lead a team to meet or exceed production targets and improve performance.
• Strategic Focus & Problem Solving: Prioritize tasks and allocate resources for efficiency; address safety and quality issues promptly.
• Team Leadership & Development: Build high performing teams and invest in their growth.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Use data to reduce downtime, defects, and improve efficiency.
• Continuous Improvement & Quality Assurance: Identify and eliminate inefficiencies and pursue excellence in processes and products.
• Conflict Resolution & Interpersonal Relationships: Mediate conflicts and maintain positive working relationships.
• Accountability & Fairness: Ensure accountability and fair practices within the team.
• Collaboration: Work with team members, union, and management to improve everything.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Lean Six Sigma

MDMP

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MDMP familiarity

Lean Six Sigma knowledge

Job description

Ford Motor Company at BlueOval Battery Park in Michigan seeks a capable leader to launch a new manufacturing facility and drive electrification initiatives. You will shape culture, performance, and operations while directing a dynamic hourly workforce toward high‑quality production.

This role emphasizes safety, lean manufacturing, team development, and data‑driven decisions to improve efficiency and product quality across shifts including nights and weekends.