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BlueOval SK Production Control Planner in Stanton, Tennessee

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 Production Control Planner at BlueOval SK – BlueOval 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 the ground up.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

  • Produce the daily and weekly production schedules for final, sub-assembly and machining (Volume/Mix/Sequence)

  • Utilize the Enterprise Resource System (ERP) Inventory Management System to manage inventory elements (receiving, shipping, supplier/customer communication)

  • Daily follow-up and distribution follow up on VO shipments

  • Support final balance outs and running changes to customers

  • Manage change control functions to support quality and manufacturing capacity standards ('Trials, PPAP, PSW, etc.)

  • Track daily shipping status, daily parts follow-up and min/max reporting to support production schedule

  • Coordinate shipments to and from local supplies / warehouses

  • Correct shipping transactions, monitor and validate production counts and scrap transactions

  • Provide MP&L team with daily line-ups

  • Perform cycle count analysis and control inventory cycle entry

  • Coordinate special counts to assure actual physical inventory balances match inventory records

  • Assist with plant cycle schedule and count confirmation.

  • Respond to VO/PTO schedule changes, react/plan around quality, shipping, and schedule of supply chain

  • Assist in managing bailment activities if necessary

  • Assist in backing up MP&L salaried personnel as required in order to cover vacations, etc.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Experience (2 – 5 years):

  • Material Planning and Logistics experience desired

  • Strong ability to interface with plant hourly and salaried personnel, logistics carriers, and production suppliers

  • Proficient in computer applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, etc.)

  • Experience in Common Manufacturing Management System (CMMS) or similar ERP

  • Ability to support any shift in a 7-day work pattern

  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision

  • React well under pressure and be able to work under crisis management

  • Strong analytical skills and quick decision-making capability

  • Candidate must be flexible to significant travel during initial plant start-up phase

  • Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors consisting of outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

Preferred Requirements:

  • Education: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Logistics, Material Planning and Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering

  • Experience:

  • Plant experience is desired but not required

  • Knowledge of Ford Production System (lean manufacturing) is desired, but not necessary

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.

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