Material Control, Supplier Manufacturing Readiness, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

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.
 

In this position... 
Material Control and Supplier Manufacturing Readiness ensures suppliers are fully prepared to meet the BlueOval Battery Michigan Pack plant’s material demands by coordinating end-to-end material planning and logistics from supply base to production. This includes managing inventory accuracy, monitoring material flow, ensuring on-time delivery, and maintaining compliance with safety, transportation, and quality standards. The role collaborates closely with suppliers, production, and warehouse teams to resolve shortages, optimize inventory, support production forecasting, and drive continuous improvement in material handling and logistics processes, while providing clear status reporting and enabling effective cross functional communication.