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Team Manager Production, Night Shift, Ford Energy

Glendale, KY, United StatesFull-time2026-11-10 → 2026-11-12
Based in United States

Core

Lead high-volume assembly and manufacturing operations for advanced battery energy storage systems (BESS) to drive the future of the American grid.

Role type

Senior Production Team Manager (Manufacturing)

Builds

Advanced battery storage technology and BESS facility operations

Domain

Automotive / Energy Storage / Manufacturing

Required skills

Strategic & operational leadership, SQDCPME management, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root-cause analysis, cross-functional partnership, budget management, safety culture enforcement, team development, MES systems knowledge

Preferred skills

Master's degree in Engineering/Management, Six Sigma Black Belt certification, conflict management, negotiation, persuasion

Technologies

Manufacturing execution systems (MES), automated assembly lines, parts traceability systems, end-of-line testing systems

Responsibilities

Lead execution and optimization of high-volume assembly operations, drive standardization of Ford Energy Production System (FEPS), manage department budgets and staffing plans, lead Senior Production Supervisors and production teams, partner cross-functionally with Maintenance/Quality/Engineering, ensure compliance with contamination-control and cleanroom standards, champion continuous improvement to reduce scrap and maximize First Time Through (FTT) rates, own safety culture and environmental stewardship

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities