IT Plant Manager

This is an Information Technology Operations based role that supports our Cleveland Engine Plant which builds the 2.0/2.3L Maverick Eco Boost and 3.5 D35 engines that go into our top selling Ford and Lincoln products such as F-150, Explorer, Bronco, Expedition, Navigator, Aviator and more. Our plant also supports the machining of blocks, cranks, and heads for both I4 and V6 Eco Boost.

This is an outstanding opportunity to be a member of the Site IT team and assist in reimagining how site IT lends support to the manufacturing team, as we modernize the plant floor with new technology to reduce complexity and increase efficiency.

As a member of the Plant IT team, you are directly responsible for maintaining the systems that keep our 3.6 million square foot facility running. Your job responsibilities will require you to provide support that includes technical troubleshooting, data analysis & problem resolution for the applications & infrastructure that the plant uses to machine and assemble I4 and V6 Eco Boost engines.

You will also lend your knowledge and experiences to support process improvement efforts toward flexible and lean manufacturing, enabling IIOT for Manufacturing and supporting the existing manufacturing execution systems within the facility.

This position provides an excellent opportunity to not only expand your IT skill set, but also to acquire manufacturing experience that will enhance your long‑term career potential.

• A willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• A strong desire to learn manufacturing operations and business practices from an IT perspective is required.
• Broad business and manufacturing perspective is helpful. Understanding of computer‑based tools, computing infrastructure and interest in processes that support manufacturing is core.
• A willingness to work in a high‑pressure production environment and flexible working shift is a foundation in this space.
• A willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi‑task; managing multiple tasks.
• Work efficiently and effectively with diverse, cross‑functional teams under stressful circumstances.
• Ability to communicate effectively with business users and IT professionals including globally distributed teams.
• Ability to drive to root cause and work to develop monitoring/preventative measures.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and applications and adjust to business needs.
• People Leadership – Mentoring, advising, work assignments.
• The ability to adjust communications appropriately for the audience, work with all levels of management and diverse work groups, including globally distributed teams. Including the ability to adjust communications appropriately for the audience across all levels of management and knowledge.
• Motivated self‑starter.
• Identifying, investigating & solving problems without supervision.
• Manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized back‑up child care and more.
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Established and active employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a leadership level 6.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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