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BlueOval SK

Quality Assurance Supervisor

BlueOval SK, Glendale, Kentucky, United States, 42740

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Introduction to BlueOval SK

At BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers' experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence.

Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford's 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On's 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world's best battery manufacturer.

The Quality Module - Supervisor at BlueOval SK will have a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a key member of the start-up team, launching the facility from the ground up.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Coach Safety, Quality and Productivity to ensure objectives are met through following standardized work

Monitor Andon occurrences. Be the first responder as secondary support

Through Process Confirmation, verify that the line is running safely, smoothly, and producing quality parts

Support Continuous Improvement and coach problem resolution to the lowest level of the organization

Communication and recognition

Build Team Leader and Team Member capability

Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities and tasks

Basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents

Optimize throughput in accordance with budgets and cost objectives

Identify sources of variation within a production environment effectively and efficiently

Support concern resolution with cross-functional teams, including the Quality department, production, and suppliers.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

High School Diploma

Experience:

Must possess the ability to analyze and resolve issues quickly through route cause analysis and drive change back to the production departments. Must have the necessary skill set to have job placement flexibility and the expectation to rotate to various positions within the plant such as Production or Quality

Capable of assigning work and holding employees accountable for following processes pertaining to daily work assignments in terms safety, quality, and throughput

Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills, with the ability to multi-task

Strong organizational and administrative skills

Must display strong customer orientation with a commitment to upholding plant processes through strict adherence to the Quality Operating System

Ability to support any shift in a 7-day work pattern

Ability to work independently with limited supervision

Candidate must be flexible to significant travel during initial plant start-up phase

Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors consisting of outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

Preferred Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Material, Electrical, Electronic or Industrial Engineering or a related field.

1-3 years of leadership/supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Body shop/stamping/paint/subassembly experience preferred

Safety and Quality experience preferred

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles

Knowledge of constraint management principles

Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)

About BlueOval SK

At BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers' experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence. We have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career.

The Opportunity

Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford's 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On's 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world's best battery manufacturer.

For more information about BlueOval SK plans, please

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What you'll receive in return:

As part of the BlueOval SK family, you'll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, incentive compensation and much more. You'll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. If you have what it takes to help us lead the transformation of the EV battery business, we'd love to have you join us.

Benefits include:

401k plan with retirement planning services

401k company matching after completing three months of service

Medical and prescription drug coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Preventative Care

Eligibility for great ancillary benefits including: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD), Employee Basic Life and Accidental Death Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and Employee Supplemental Life Insurance

Access to Paid Time Off (PTO) after completing probationary period and Emergency PTO

Parental Leave

Access to Ford Vehicle Discount Program

Climate-controlled working environment

For a full list of benefits, visit our website:

https://blueovalsk.com/opportunities

Candidates for positions with BlueOval SK must be legally authorized to work in the United States. BlueOval SK does not sponsor employment VISAs for candidates at this time. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.