Maintenance Inventory Management Specialist, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

About the position We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? Ford’s legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary. At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, we’re not just assembling battery systems; we’re leading a transformation. As a key member of our start-up team, you’ll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from the ground up.Imagine: you, at the forefront of the electrification movement, helping to bring the next generation of vehicles to driveways, job sites and highways everywhere. At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, you will... use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.Responsibilities • Equipment Maintenance & Reliability Management: · Lead and manage the preventive and corrective maintenance plan for all Powered Material Handling Vehicles (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 bolthires 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 diligent adherence to 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, bolthires, scrap reduction, supply availability, and tooling expenses. • Continuous Improvement & System Adherence: · Support and champion Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) 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.Requirements • 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 Nice-to-haves • Experience in logistics automation project implementation.• In-depth knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles. • Proficiency in bolthires Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook). • Problem-Solving & Conflict Management: Strong problem-solving capabilities to address both operational and equipment-related issues, coupled with effective conflict management skills. • Organizational & Administrative Skills: Strong organizational and administrative skills to manage maintenance schedules, spare parts inventory, documentation, and team tasks. • Communication Skills: excellent verbal and written communication skills.Benefits • Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up 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.Apply tot his job