Maintenance Supervisor — Energy Storage Plant Leader

Ford Energy; Glendale Junction (KY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Family care leave

Adoption & surrogacy support

Fertility treatment assistance

Vehicle discount

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Vacation purchase option

Job summary

Ford Energy, a Ford Motor Company subsidiary focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems, seeks a senior operations leader to drive safety, efficiency, and quality across manufacturing. You will supervise teams, apply Lean/Six Sigma methods, and leverage data to optimize performance while upholding Ford standards.

This role emphasizes servant leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the transformation of culture to deliver high-quality products on schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• 3–7+ years of supervisory, manufacturing, military, or related experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of PLC logic and controls.

Responsibilities

• Safety first: champion workplace safety and enforce regulations.
• Lead a team to meet high-quality production targets and improve performance.
• Prioritize tasks and allocate resources to maximize efficiency and quality.
• Develop high-performing teams through servant leadership and coaching.
• Use data to reduce downtime and quality defects; report attendance and time accurately.
• Identify and eliminate inefficiencies; pursue processes improvements and innovation.
• Address conflicts fairly and de-escalate situations; maintain positive relationships.
• Ensure accountability and fair treatment of hourly workforce.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to continuously improve operations.

Skills

PLC logic

Lean / Six Sigma

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Ford Energy, a Ford Motor Company subsidiary focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems, seeks a senior operations leader to drive safety, efficiency, and quality across manufacturing. You will supervise teams, apply Lean/Six Sigma methods, and leverage data to optimize performance while upholding Ford standards.

This role emphasizes servant leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the transformation of culture to deliver high-quality products on schedule.