Logistics Manager, Ford Energy

Ford Motor Company; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Energy is seeking a strategic leader to direct material planning, scheduling, and logistics for high-volume energy storage system manufacturing. You will drive line balancing, ramp-ups, and cross-functional collaboration to meet ambitious launch timelines.

The role requires strong analytics, ERP/MRP expertise, and the ability to operate in a dynamic startup environment with domestic and international travel. Ford Energy offers meaningful growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing material planning, production scheduling, supply chain, and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead material planning, production scheduling, and logistics in a fast-paced plant environment.
• Drive line balancing and production ramp-up with data-driven decisions.
• Collaborate across functions to optimize supply chain and meet launch goals.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed for startup activities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Engineering

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

ERP/MRP systems

MP&L data warehouse tools

Job description

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 Energy is a newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company dedicated to accelerating U.S. energy independence. Leveraging Ford’s century of manufacturing excellence and world-class battery energy storage systems (BESS) technology, Ford Energy designs, manufactures, and services grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems (BESS). Ford Energy is uniquely positioned to capture the growing demand for reliable, US-built energy storage systems. We are not just building batteries; we are building the infrastructure for the next generation of the American grid.

Why Ford Energy?

At Ford Energy, you have the backing of an industrial manufacturing powerhouse with the agility of a dedicated energy startup offering industry leading technology. We offer a competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses, Ford vehicle discounts, and the opportunity to shape the energy strategy of one of the world's most iconic brands. Learn more at https://fordenergy.com .

In this position...

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing material planning, production scheduling, supply chain, and logistics, or equivalent leadership experience.
• Deep understanding of material flow principles and automotive logistics guidelines (e.g., AIAG MMOG/LE) or equivalent manufacturing quality frameworks.
• Proven ability to perform effectively in fast-paced plant launch environments, greenfield developments, or high-volume automotive or electronics manufacturing sites.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of MP&L systems (e.g., data warehouse tools) and the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).
• Ability to create and deliver clear, objective-driven presentations tailored to the audience's interests, knowledge level, and needs.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed, to plants, external warehouses, and provider sites in support of startup activities. Weekend work may be required on an exception basis.

Even better, you may have...

• Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing material planning, production scheduling, supply chain, and logistics, including plant experience.
• Automotive industry experience (OEM or Tier supplier), including experience with AIAG MMOG/LE standards.
• Hands-on experience mapping and implementing industry-standard Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA).
• Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Validated functional expertise in material flow.
• Experience in greenfield site development or high-volume automotive, battery, or electronics manufacturing.
• Rail and intermodal carrier operations experience.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt).
• Experience with 8D, 5-Why analysis, DMAIC/DMADV methodologies, and lean tools (5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, Value Stream Mapping).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, leadership, and team-building skills, with demonstrated experience working with all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Passion for energy systems and U.S. energy independence.

Leadership Attributes

• Strategic visionary: Translates production data into scalable manufacturing strategies aligned with the growing battery energy storage system (BESS) industry.
• Decisive under pressure: Makes rapid, data-driven decisions during line balancing and production ramp-up.
• Adaptable: Leads effectively in an evolving startup environment and supports a 24/7 operation, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Location & Travel

• Internationally during launch period, and then U.S.-based, with domestic travel as needed.

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 changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

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 changemaker, 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 care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on the candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility, and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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Company: As Ford establishes a wholly owned subsidiary focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems, this role will initially be employed by Ford and is expected to transition to the subsidiary within one year.

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