Team Manager Quality, Ford Energy

Role

As the Quality Team Manager, you will be at the forefront of the most historic transformation in the energy systems industry. In this critical role, you will:

• Lead with Purpose: Build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology driving the future of mobility.
• Innovate: Use your entrepreneurial mindset to implement data-driven solutions in a high-stakes manufacturing environment.
• Empower Others: Create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought, and foster the next generation of leaders within Ford

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.

What you'll do...

Operational Excellence & Quality Systems

• Drive continuous adherence to the Quality Operating System (QOS) and lead Ford Energy Production System activities.
• Manage Pre-Delivery Finished Inventory and assess "OK to Ship" status daily to ensure only the highest quality products reach our customers.
• Provide real-time quality feedback to departments and ensure quality specifications are upheld.
• Oversee surveillance calls and campaigns, ensuring all departments respond with urgency and precision.
• Drive Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement processes across all functions.

Leadership & Culture

• Develop a "Leaders as Teachers" environment, providing coaching and training to optimize individual performance and career advancement.
• Embrace the Gemba philosophy: Engage regularly on the production floor to listen, learn, and problem-solve alongside your team.
• Remove barriers to success for your team, developing their technical skills and professional capabilities.
• Champion a culture of learning and effective communication to achieve Ford Energy’s Vision, Mission, and Values.

Strategic Management

• Achieve business results by delivering on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and meeting corporate standards for timing, budget, and First Time Through (FTT) capability.
• Collaborate across functions to influence quality standards and build meaningful professional relationships.
• Represent Ford Energy positively within the facility and the local community.

Capabilities for Success

• Resilient Leader: An emotionally intelligent leader who remains calm and decisive in ambiguous or high-pressure situations.
• Collaborative Influencer: A proven ability to build trust and influence cross-functional teams to achieve shared business strategies.
• Complexity Manager: Skilled at managing highly complex processes and communicating effectively with all levels of leadership.
• Business Acumen: Strong project management skills with a focus on results-oriented team development.

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field.
• Experience: Significant experience in manufacturing processes and Quality systems.
• Proven leadership Experience with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to drive technical solutions.

Even Better

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Management, or a related field.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Strong working knowledge of traceability and testing data systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in conflict management, negotiation, and persuasion.
• Able to work closely with others to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Leadership Attributes

• Visionary Strategic Thinker: Able to translate the rapidly evolving global energy storage market into actionable maintenance strategies.
• Decisive Under Pressure: The ability to remain calm and make rapid, data-driven decisions during facility constraints or critical equipment failures.
• Adaptability: The resilience to lead a team through the ambiguity of a new site startup, where processes are being built and refined in real-time.
• Business Partner: The ability to translate technical maintenance requirements into sound financial business cases for executive stakeholders.

Location & Travel

The role is located in the U.S. and involves domestic travel.

Salary & Benefits

Final determination of salary grade will be based on 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/LL6FE

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.

Visa Sponsorship

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

EEO Statement

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.