Job Description

**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 Fords 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK Ons 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the worlds best battery manufacturer.

**The Facilities Team Manager at BlueOval SK Battery Park in Glendale, Kentucky will have a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a key member of the start-up team, launching the facility from ground up** . The BlueOval SK Facilities Team Manager will lead the maintenance team within the Battery site in Glendale, KY in line with the facility Production System.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Safety**

Ensure department compliance with government, industry and corporate standards

Review department safety metrics and coordinate improvement activities

Serve as maintenance liaison for launch-related activities, Construction Service Safety audits/compliance checks, and inter-department Pre-Task Analyses

**Quality**

Direct data-driven maintenance processes to improve quality metrics

Devise and implement strategy to tighten tolerances within specifications for fit, form and functionality

**Delivery**

Coordinate the resources and activities required to ensure problem free start-ups

Facilitate start-up/shift-to-shift meetings

Facilitate constraint analysis and coordinate activities to eliminate bottlenecks

**Cost**

Promote and ensure continuous improvement in the manufacturing engineering organization toward the common goal of improving product quality, plant competitiveness and total cost structure

Monitor, control, and improve Equipment OEE

Optimize throughput in accordance with budgets and cost objectives: meet or beat schedule

Manage and support material control (spare part inventory), repair and rebuild programs, and reliability and maintainability reviews

**People**

Supervise hourly skilled trade employees

Communication and Recognition

Participate in Time & Data Management meetings for scheduling, staffing, procurement, equipment maintenance, inventory control, constraint analysis, and the coordination of production activities with codependent departments

Build Team Leaders and Team Members capabilities; mentor subordinates

Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks; build and nurture a One Team environment

Basic Administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents

**Maintenance**

Lead all daily, weekend and shutdown maintenance planning with input from your team(s)

Integrate the maintenance plan into total department business plan

Maximize equipment effectiveness through a detailed, standardized, and prioritized preventive and predictive maintenance plan designed to improve productivity

Provide resources, support, and priorities for all maintenance actions; Use designated system(s) to document all maintenance activities (planned and crisis) and create reports to support continuous improvement

Use designated system(s) to analyze data and evaluate the effectiveness of the preventive maintenance plan, monitor cycle times of automation and capture down time events / trends. Review and follow up to improve equipment availability / OEE FTT%

Jointly coordinate maintenance and engineering activities

**Environment**

Ensure department compliance with government, industry, and corporate standards

**Minimum Qualifications and Key Experiences**

Education: High School Diploma

Experience: 1-2 years supervisory experience of skilled trades / technical support

Ability to work any shift in a 7-day pattern

Ability to work independently with limited supervision

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

Strong organizational and administrative skills

Ability to multi-task

Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills

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

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

Candidate must be willing to work remotely and in-person at temporary facilities as needed during initial plant start-up phase

**Preferred Qualifications and Key Experiences**

Education: Bachelors Degree

Experience: 3-5 years automotive experience

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles

Knowledge of constraint management principles

Safety and Quality experience preferred

State Electrical Certification is preferred

Knowledge of plant electrical systems, including 3 phase power, switch gears, transformers, and power monitoring

Knowledge of NFPA, NEC, UL, OSHA standards and regulations

**Capabilities Required**

+ Leading transformational change

+ Innovation

+ Critical thinking

+ Resourcefulness

+ Confidence, courage and independence

+ Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, collaborator

+ Drive for results and sense of urgency

+ Curious and Data-driven

+ Change Management and Organizational Design

This individual will have experience managing high degrees of complexity in processes and communication with all levels of leadership. They will rely on their project management skills and strong business acumen to help deliver business requirements.

A collaborative leadership style is necessary to influence and build meaningful relationships with all cross functional teams.

**Additional Information**

**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 Fords 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK Ons 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the worlds best battery manufacturer.

**For more information about BlueOval SK plans, please** **Follow this link.**

**What youll receive in return:**

As part of the BlueOval SK family, youll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, incentive compensation and much more. Youll 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, wed 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:

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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.

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