Team Manager, MP&L, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Material Planning and Logistics (MP&L) professional to lead the launch and organizational establishment of our new Battery Pack manufacturing plant. In this strategic and hands-on role, you will oversee end-to-end supply chain operations, drive plant launch readiness, establish the MP&L team, and design efficient material flow, logistics, and system processes from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Plant Launch & Organization Setup: Lead MP&L launch activities for the Battery Pack plant, including establishing the local MP&L organizational structure, processes, and team.
• Material Control & Production Scheduling: Oversee inventory planning, production control, capacity management, and constraint resolution to ensure seamless plant operations.
• Material Flow & Warehouse Operations: Design and optimize advanced material flow planning, warehouse operations, and plant material handling layouts.
• Logistics & Customs Compliance: Manage inbound and outbound logistics, import/export operations, customs compliance, and tariff/duty management.
• Systems & Process Mapping: Drive ERP/MRP system process mapping, coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and lead the system launch for the facility.
• Quality & Standards: Ensure compliance with industry standards, utilizing Ford Q1 and AIAG MMOG/LE guidelines to maintain supply chain excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or equivalent field
• 5–8+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing material planning, production scheduling, supply chain, and logistics
• 5+ years of ERP/MRP Experience
• 5+ years of material planning and logistics leadership experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced plant launch environment

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 8-12+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing material planning, production scheduling, supply chain, and logistics
• Automotive industry experience strongly preferred (OEM or Tier supplier)
• AIAG MMOG/LE standards experience
• Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP)
• Excellent communication and leadership experience
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities

Skills

• Data-driven problem-solving skills
• Leadership and team-building abilities
• Strategic planning and execution
• ERP/MRP system proficiency
• Customizable and adaptable to changing environments

Benefits

• 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 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

Pay

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100.

Schedule

Full time - On-site