Ford Motor Company

Team Manager Quality, Ford Energy

Ford Motor Company • $115K — $218K *
Glendale, KY 42740In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
  • Significant experience in manufacturing processes and Quality systems.
  • Proven leadership experience with effective organizational interaction.
  • Strong problem-solving skills driving technical solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and build an agile quality team to drive technology innovations.
  • Ensure adherence to Quality Operating System (QOS) and manage quality systems implementation.
  • Assess and manage the 'OK to Ship' status for pre-delivery finished inventory.
  • Provide real-time feedback to departments on quality specifications.
  • Oversee cross-departmental surveillance and ensure prompt responsiveness.
  • Drive Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives across functions.
  • Cultivate a coaching environment that empowers individual career advancement.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead innovative projects in the evolving energy systems industry.
  • Engagement with a diverse team fostering a culture of trust and learning.
  • Be part of a company transitioning towards sustainable energy solutions.
  • Potential for career growth within a new subsidiary focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems.
Full Job Description
Job Description

In this position...

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


Responsibilities

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.


Qualifications

You'll have...
  • 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, you may have...
  • 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.
  • Ability to work closely with others to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
  • Leadership Attributes
    • Strategic Visionary: 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
    • Visionary strategic thinker able to navigate rapidly evolving global energy storage markets.

Location & Travel
U.S. with domestic travel

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-218,100.

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 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.

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About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company manufactures or distributes automobiles in addition to offering financial services. The company sells to dealerships for retail sales, and for sale to fleet customers, including commercial fleet customers, daily rental car companies, and governments. Ford’s vehicle portfolio includes automobiles, buses, tractors, and trucks. Retail financing includes retail installment sale contracts for new and used vehicles, and direct financing leases for new vehicles to retail customers, government entities, daily rental car companies, and fleet customers. Finance receivables in the non-consumer portfolio include products offered to automotive dealers. Ford’s environmental initiatives include compressed natural gas, flexible fuel vehicles, electric drive vehicles, Hydrogen, PC power management, and so on. Ford Motor Company was founded by Henry Ford in 1903 and is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan.

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Learn more about Ford Motor Company
Size
183,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$127.1 billion
NASDAQ
F
* Ladders Estimates

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