BlueOval SK • Glendale, KY 42740
Job #2669745973
Introduction to BlueOval SK Battery Park
Ford is investing $11.4 billion to build two state-of-the art manufacturing facilities, BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. Ford has selected to partner with SK Innovation for their battery expertise.
For more information about Ford's BlueOval Plans, please Follow this link. (~~~)
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 Ford's 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On's 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world's best battery manufacturer.
The Change Management 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.
This role will be responsible for using Six-Sigma approach to improving all areas of the business within the facility including, but not limited to:
Plan and Manage changes to the system
Plan and implement revisions and improvements to meet the new standards as the manufacturing operating systems mature
Lead and facilitate cost studies involving proposed material and process changes that influence operational or capital requirements
Facilitate information sharing between Ford/SK product development, customers and general affairs
Responsible to confirm change control processes / tasks across all functional areas are communicated, documented and executed
Drive the creation and coordination of work plans (downtime, shutdown, manage the change), and ensure the team is executing. Evaluate the effectiveness of work plans
Adhere to and modify Time & Data Management to promote, support, and coach a continuous improvement mindset and activities in the team
Responsible to organize, track and manage all material and process changes through notice, functional trial and purchase part approval process (PPAP)
Lead cross-functional manage the change, special builds and process change meetings and activities.
Support issues raised by the teams
Coach, teach, and feedback on resolution of abnormalities, and validate closure of concerns (facilitates permanent corrective actions)
Drive continuous improvement on systemic abnormalities to prevent reoccurrence (Only Day shift Team Manager)
Support plant capital improvement project funding and implementation activities
Support plant-led launch activities, capital expenditure commitment and checkbook balancing
Monitor and confirm that manufacturing operating system standards are being applied and adhered to throughout the area
Facilitate Results Process through utilization of standard processes and tools
Develop, coach, and support to achieve SQDCPME objectives
Communication and Recognition
Enable a culture of learning through demonstration of effective communication skills
Respect and encourage respect of all team members by my actions
Develop highly competent and motivated people
Mentor, nurture, develop teams to own working together, modeling the BlueOval SK values and expected behaviors
Develop and provide feedback for professional development
Ensure completion of administrative responsibilities
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
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree - Engineering discipline
Experience:
Production experience
Strong ability to interface with plant hourly, salaried personnel and plant management
Strong ability to present in front of plant management
Ability to teach Production System principles
Competent in the use of data for decision making
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Excellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to resolve diverse problems
Need to work well under pressure and to be able to work under crisis management when necessary
Having the ability to work and multi-task in fast-paced environment
Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree - Engineering discipline or strong manufacturing experience preferred
Lead Process Coach experience
6-sigma designation preferred
Strong analytical skills and quick decision making capability preferred
Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)
Additional Information
Future relocation to Kentucky is required.
Employment for this position will be by BlueOval SK, LLC
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 Ford's 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On's 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world's best battery manufacturer.
For more information about BlueOval SK plans, please Follow this link.
What you'll receive in return:
As part of the BlueOval SK family, you'll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, incentive compensation and much more. You'll 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, we'd 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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