Sr Process Coach, Maintenance, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan at Ford Global Career Site

Marshall, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Maintenance Work Planning, Scheduling, Computerized Maintenance Management System, Advanced Scheduling Software, Technical Drawings, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Microsoft Office Suite, Engineering, Project Controls, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Constraint Management

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future. Maintenance Work Planning & Scheduling: Lead the detailed development, coordination, and control of maintenance and project work packages to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution, particularly during facility ramp-up and ongoing operations. Develop and maintain integrated schedules for preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities, including weekend and shutdown plans, utilizing advanced planning tools (e.g., Primavera P6, Maximo). Create comprehensive work packages detailing procedures, permits, required materials, resource allocation, and craft-specific task sequences. Conduct field walkdowns to confirm job scope, work boundaries, safety conditions, and material readiness, ensuring plans are executable and align with plant procedures. Participate in MOS meetings to analyze equipment failures and contribute to Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities. Coordinate multi-discipline work planning activities across mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & control (I&C), and facility workstreams. Ensure accurate data entry and status updates in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) (e.g., Maximo) to support real-time schedule forecasting, outage coordination, and KPI reporting. Apply formal change management protocols to address scope, schedule, or resource deviations while maintaining configuration control. Ensure strict adherence to all government, industry, and Ford corporate safety, health, environmental, and quality standards throughout all planning activities. Synchronize resources and activities required for problem-free equipment start-ups and shutdowns. Be flexible and willing to assist with other job functions and departments as needed, including back-filling other roles, to support overall facility operations. Established and active employee resource groups High School Diploma or Equivalent. Demonstrated leadership experience, either directly managing teams or indirectly influencing cross-functional groups to achieve objectives. Strong working knowledge and proficiency with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) (e.g., Maximo, SAP PM) is essential. Demonstrated experience with advanced scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project). Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities under tight timelines. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial) or a related technical field. Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in maintenance work planning within a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment. Experience in a battery cell manufacturing facility or a similar highly automated process industry. Strong knowledge of project controls, including cost estimation, earned value, scheduling logic, and risk mitigation strategies. Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and FMEA processes. Prior experience in a facility start-up or new equipment commissioning environment. Six Sigma: Black or Green Belt certified. Knowledge of constraint management principles.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, coordination, and control of maintenance and project work packages to ensure safe and efficient execution. Conduct field walkdowns, participate in meetings to analyze equipment failures, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.