What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Team Manager position at BlueOval SK?
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 Maintenance 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 Maintenance Team Manager will lead the maintenance team within the Battery site in Glendale, KY in line with the facility Production System.
Key Responsibilities
This role will be responsible for leading a team of hourly and salaried employees at the facility including, but not limited to :
Ensure site grounds and parking lot maintenance, including landscaping and snow removal
Support preventative maintenance programs for facilities
Comply with master licensing and site permit requirements
Implement and maintain Visual Factory across all site plant engineering equipment
Coordinate safe bulk unloads
Ensure compliance with environmental requirements, including waste management, recycling, and wastewater treatment
Comply with combustion safety and arc flash training and reporting requirements
Manage mechanical / civil engineering projects
Minimum Qualifications and Key Experiences
Education : High School diploma, some post-secondary (college or skilled trades)
1-2 years of Maintenance, operations, and technical experience
Technical work experience and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment and the ability to interface with plant hourly, salary, and leadership.
Preferred Qualifications and Key Experiences
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
Fine (5) years of operations experience in a leadership role
Manufacturing experience including automotive (assembly a plus)
Six Sigma Blackbelt
Background in Lean Manufacturing
Experience with Greenfield / Startup Sites
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.
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 :
https : / / blueovalsk.com / opportunities
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.
