MOS Maintenance Leader

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today

As part of our Manufacturing team youll help build the world-class state-of-the-art smart vehicles were known our plants around the world were constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. Youll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this position...

The MOS Implementation Leader is a Leadership Level 6 (LL6) site-based role responsible for driving full deployment and sustainment of the Global Maintenance Operating System (GMOS) across an entire assembly plant reporting directly to the Plant Manager. This role owns MOS implementation across all five business units on site (Body Construction Paint General Assembly Stamping and Powertrain/Chassis or the equivalent site-specific unit structure) ensuring one consistent maintenance strategy one Maximo standard and one reliability culture across the entire facility.

This role is the single point of accountability for translating enterprise GMOS strategy into daily execution on the plant floor aligning critical spare parts management Maximo utilization PM plan optimization predictive maintenance deployment and AI-enabled reliability tools into a unified site roadmap. The MOS Implementation Leader also owns the training and capability plan for both salaried reliability engineers and hourly skilled trades ensuring the workforce has the skills required to sustain the transformation long after initial deployment.

What youll do...

Serve as the site-level owner of MOS implementation reporting directly to the Plant Manager and coordinating deployment across all five plant business units to include:

• Lead end-to-end MOS implementation across the total site standardizing maintenance processes KPIs and governance rhythms across all five business units
• Align and standardize critical spare parts strategy across business units including criticality ranking min/max stocking levels storeroom organization and parts availability tracking in Maximo
• Own site-wide Maximo administration and utilization standards driving consistent work order execution data integrity PM compliance tracking and reporting across all units
• Lead optimization of PM plans across the site eliminating redundant or low-value tasks closing coverage gaps and right-sizing PM frequency and scope based on failure history and criticality
• Drive implementation of predictive maintenance (PdM) strategies (vibration analysis oil analysis infrared thermography ultrasound motor current signature analysis) to shift the site from reactive/preventive to condition-based maintenance
• Deploy AI-enabled reliability and uptime tools (anomaly detection failure prediction models computer vision IIoT sensor analytics) in partnership with corporate GMOS and digital teams tailoring pilots and rollouts to plant equipment and processes
• Build and lead the site training and capability plan for salaried reliability engineers and hourly skilled trades covering Maximo proficiency PdM technologies RCA/FRACAS discipline and AI tool adoption
• Establish and track site-level reliability KPIs (Equipment Availability MTBF/MTTR PM compliance backlog health spares fill rate) and report progress directly to the Plant Manager and plant leadership team
• Lead structured Root Cause Analysis (RCA) FRACAS discipline and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for chronic and high-impact downtime events across all business units
• Partner with corporate GMOS Strategists (Maximo/PM Infrastructure IIoT/M MOS Data & Analytics) to bring enterprise standards tools and best practices into the plant
• Facilitate Kaizen Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and Bus Tour-style events on site to accelerate maturity in targeted business units
• Manage the site MOS implementation roadmap milestones and maturity scorecard escalating resource or systemic barriers to the Plant Manager as needed

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in engineering Industrial Technology or related technical field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 5 or more years of progressive experience in manufacturing maintenance reliability engineering or operational excellence
• 3 or more years of experience leading Root Cause Analysis FRACAS or FMEA-based problem solving in a manufacturing environment
• Validated experience managing teams
• Demonstrated experience using IBM Maximo or an equivalent Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) including PM plan development and spare parts management
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams or initiatives spanning multiple departments or business units within a single site

Even better youll have....

• Tenure working or assisting in the start-up of a large facility (>5MM sq feet)
• Demonstrated experience working with or alongside union personnel
• Past experience in an automotive manufacturing environment

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 builderor all the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

• Immediate medical dental and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up childcare 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 Years Day

• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

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position is a salary grade LL6.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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