Business Operations Supervisor

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The Business Office Supervisor for Vehicle Hardware Engineering (VHE) Business Operations is instrumental in driving our Operations vision of being a Trusted Strategic Partner & Pioneer in Operational Efficiency. This role supports key strategic priorities, such as becoming a Go-to Leader for Streamlined Ops, a Trusted Partner for Informed Decision Making, and ensuring Proactive Risk Mitigation. 

The supervisor is responsible for optimizing VHE's operational efficiency and strategic alignment by managing financial resources (including engineering budgets, expenses, and capital projects), alongside supporting workforce planning initiatives (such as model implementation, recruitment, and intern/co-op programs). They will advance strategic initiatives like Automation for Operational Excellence, Streamlining and Standardizing processes, and Optimizing Resource Allocation. 

The role ensures compliance through control testing, ISO, and objectives audits, while driving operational excellence by managing KPIs, facilitating business plan reviews, and identifying process improvements. 

Key duties also include coordinating high-level communications, managing surveys, maintaining critical operational dashboards and SharePoint sites, and providing chief-level operational support, all built upon a foundation of Robust Governance & Standard Operating Procedures and a Culture of Accountability. 

Spend & Expense Management:

• Manage and forecast the Engineering Budget, including detailed oversight of personnel, purchasing services, materials, ED&T (Engineering, Design, and Test), and travel expenses.
• Monitor and control overtime, indirect budget allocations, and capital projects to ensure financial discipline and adherence to budgetary targets.

Workforce Planning & Management:

• Provide Functional PADT (Product Attribute Definition Team) Input for the NGIE Model.
• Support Small Block Model, specifically managing Sub-Functional Splits.
• Coordinate backfill strategies, structure adjustments, and support the execution of recruiting strategies.
• Conduct Cycle Plan/Inventory Assessments and manage position allocations.
• Oversee the management of FCG (Ford College Graduate), Intern, and Co-Op programs.

What you'll do...

Legal & Compliance:

• Support control testing activities to ensure operational integrity and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Facilitate and support ISO (International Organization for Standardization) Audits and Objectives Audits, ensuring all required documentation and processes are in place.

Business Process & Operational Excellence:

• Lead the Objectives Setting and Cascade process, ensuring alignment with VHE and broader organizational goals.
• Manage, track, and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor performance, identify areas for improvement, and drive accountability.
• Participate actively in Business Plan Reviews and maintain critical operational dashboards.
• Contribute to identifying and implementing process efficiencies and automation opportunities across VHE Business Operations.
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement:
• Manage and coordinate communications for VP and Director levels
• Design, administer, and analyze surveys to gather feedback and inform strategic decisions.
• Support VP and Director MAR/SAR/TDR meeting management and All Hands events.
• Maintain and update the VHE and Director SharePoint site, ensuring all content is current, organized, and accessible.
• Provide Required Chief Level Operations Support, focusing on non-administrative tasks.

You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations Management, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in an office management, business operations, or supervisory role, preferably within an engineering, manufacturing, or automotive environment.
• Proven experience in budget management, financial forecasting, and expense tracking.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and optimize workforce planning activities.
• Strong understanding of compliance requirements and experience with audit processes (e.g., ISO).
• Proficiency in data analysis, KPI reporting, and developing operational dashboards.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Even better, you may have...

• Master's degree in a relevant field; MBA
• Experience with project management methodologies and tools.
• Familiarity with Ford's internal systems and processes (e.g., for budget, HR, or procurement).

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!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• 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.
   
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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