Team Manager Production, Ford Energy

About the role

The Team Manager – Production role involves leading high-volume assembly and manufacturing operations within Ford Energy’s advanced BESS facility. Key responsibilities include strategic and operational leadership, quality and continuous improvement, and fostering a collaborative and safety-focused culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead with Purpose: Build, inspire, and lead an agile production team to deliver advanced battery storage technology driving the future of the American grid.
• Lead System Performance: Drive standardization, discipline, and execution of the Ford Energy Production System (FEPS) to ensure peak manufacturing efficiency, quality, and operational stability.
• Enable Business Results: Deliver SQDCPME (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Maintenance, Environment) objectives through effective shift scheduling, resource alignment, and line performance management.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Champion data-driven decision-making to optimize cycle times, eliminate production bottlenecks, reduce scrap, and maximize First Time Through (FTT) rates.
• Develop People & Capability: Build a high-performing manufacturing team through hands-on coaching, mentorship, and skill development of production operators, team leaders, and technicians.
• Partner Cross-Functionally: Align seamlessly with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Logistics to resolve systemic line issues, support new product launches, and meet plant-wide objectives.

Qualifications and Key Capabilities

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related technical field.
• Experience: Significant, progressive leadership experience in high-volume manufacturing (e.g., automotive, battery cell/pack assembly, food manufacturing, or semiconductor industries).
• Leadership Track Record: Proven experience managing other leaders (such as Senior Supervisors, Supervisors, or Process Coaches) and leading large, multi-shift production teams.
• Technical Systems: Strong working knowledge of manufacturing execution systems (MES), automated assembly lines, parts traceability, and end-of-line testing.
• Problem-Solving: Advanced root-cause analysis capability with a track record of implementing systemic, long-term technical and operational solutions.
• Flexibility: Ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation, including flexibility to work across shifts, weekends, and extended hours as business needs dictate.

Pay

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.

Schedule

U.S. with domestic travel.