Ford Motor Company
Maintenance Inventory Management Specialist, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan
Ford Motor Company, Marshall, Michigan, United States, 49068
Maintenance Inventory Management Specialist, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan
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BlueOval Battery Park Michigan
is creating a state‑of‑the‑art battery manufacturing facility. This role brings the opportunity to launch the plant from the ground up and lead the transformation of the automotive industry.
Job Description As a key member of the startup team, you will help deliver advanced technology for electrification. You will manage inventory and maintenance of Powered Material Handling Vehicles (PMHV) and associated equipment, ensuring optimal operational availability across the plant.
Responsibilities
Equipment Maintenance & Reliability Management: Lead and manage the preventive and corrective maintenance plan for PMHV and material handling equipment to ensure optimal operational availability.
Follow up and manage the inventory of spare and critical parts required for PMHVs and material handling equipment, minimizing downtime.
Optimize maintenance equipment utilization and costs in accordance with budgets and cost objectives.
Meet and drive improvement for Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) objectives for critical equipment.
Manage and track performance of VMI service providers.
Operational Excellence & Daily Management: Coach team members on Safety, Quality, and Productivity (SQP) to ensure objectives are met through standardized work.
Monitor ANDON occurrences effectively; act as the first responder and provide secondary support to resolve issues promptly.
Determine and optimize the material distribution mechanism according to the operational plan, continuously improving distribution efficiency.
Through Process Confirmation, verify that the material handling operation is running safely, smoothly, and that equipment reliability is not a constraint to production.
Oversee warehouse management, ensuring 5S standards and site identification meet requirements, accounts are consistently accurate, and inventory and document management targets are achieved 100%.
Meet operational targets for inventory levels, cost, scrap reduction, supply availability, and tooling expenses.
Continuous Improvement & System Adherence: Support and champion Kaizen initiatives; coach problem resolution techniques to the lowest appropriate level within the team.
Ensure adherence and compliance with Ford Production System (FPS) guidelines, QS 9000, DOT/HAZMAT regulations, ISO 14001 environmental standards, and PMHV operational guidelines.
Team Leadership & Administration: Foster effective communication and implement recognition practices to motivate and engage the team.
Create a conducive and supportive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities and tasks efficiently and safely.
Perform basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and maintain accurate, up‑to‑date documentation.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or above in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of order and inventory management experience in large manufacturing enterprises.
At least 5 years of working experience in a logistics planning or operational role within a manufacturing plant.
Experience in maintenance of equipment, particularly Powered Material Handling Vehicles (PMHV).
Knowledge of constraint management principles.
Ability to work rotating shifts, which may include nights and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in logistics automation project implementation.
In‑depth knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook).
Strong problem‑solving and conflict management skills.
Strong organizational and administrative skills to manage maintenance schedules, spare parts inventory, documentation, and team tasks.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
This role will start remote and then transition to hybrid out of Marshall, MI, with relocation package available.
Once your employment with Ford commences, you will be assigned to BlueOval Battery Michigan LLC but remain an at‑will employee of Ford Motor Company.
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized backup 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
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time
This position is a salary grade 8.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
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.
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BlueOval Battery Park Michigan
is creating a state‑of‑the‑art battery manufacturing facility. This role brings the opportunity to launch the plant from the ground up and lead the transformation of the automotive industry.
Job Description As a key member of the startup team, you will help deliver advanced technology for electrification. You will manage inventory and maintenance of Powered Material Handling Vehicles (PMHV) and associated equipment, ensuring optimal operational availability across the plant.
Responsibilities
Equipment Maintenance & Reliability Management: Lead and manage the preventive and corrective maintenance plan for PMHV and material handling equipment to ensure optimal operational availability.
Follow up and manage the inventory of spare and critical parts required for PMHVs and material handling equipment, minimizing downtime.
Optimize maintenance equipment utilization and costs in accordance with budgets and cost objectives.
Meet and drive improvement for Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) objectives for critical equipment.
Manage and track performance of VMI service providers.
Operational Excellence & Daily Management: Coach team members on Safety, Quality, and Productivity (SQP) to ensure objectives are met through standardized work.
Monitor ANDON occurrences effectively; act as the first responder and provide secondary support to resolve issues promptly.
Determine and optimize the material distribution mechanism according to the operational plan, continuously improving distribution efficiency.
Through Process Confirmation, verify that the material handling operation is running safely, smoothly, and that equipment reliability is not a constraint to production.
Oversee warehouse management, ensuring 5S standards and site identification meet requirements, accounts are consistently accurate, and inventory and document management targets are achieved 100%.
Meet operational targets for inventory levels, cost, scrap reduction, supply availability, and tooling expenses.
Continuous Improvement & System Adherence: Support and champion Kaizen initiatives; coach problem resolution techniques to the lowest appropriate level within the team.
Ensure adherence and compliance with Ford Production System (FPS) guidelines, QS 9000, DOT/HAZMAT regulations, ISO 14001 environmental standards, and PMHV operational guidelines.
Team Leadership & Administration: Foster effective communication and implement recognition practices to motivate and engage the team.
Create a conducive and supportive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities and tasks efficiently and safely.
Perform basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and maintain accurate, up‑to‑date documentation.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or above in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of order and inventory management experience in large manufacturing enterprises.
At least 5 years of working experience in a logistics planning or operational role within a manufacturing plant.
Experience in maintenance of equipment, particularly Powered Material Handling Vehicles (PMHV).
Knowledge of constraint management principles.
Ability to work rotating shifts, which may include nights and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in logistics automation project implementation.
In‑depth knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook).
Strong problem‑solving and conflict management skills.
Strong organizational and administrative skills to manage maintenance schedules, spare parts inventory, documentation, and team tasks.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
This role will start remote and then transition to hybrid out of Marshall, MI, with relocation package available.
Once your employment with Ford commences, you will be assigned to BlueOval Battery Michigan LLC but remain an at‑will employee of Ford Motor Company.
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized backup 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
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time
This position is a salary grade 8.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
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.
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