Ford Energy is a newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company dedicated to accelerating U.S. energy independence. Leveraging Ford’s century of manufacturing excellence and world-class battery energy storage systems (BESS) technology, Ford Energy designs, manufactures, and services grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Responsibilities

As a Security Shift Lead, you will supervise security operations for Ford Energy, including staffing requirements, access control, CCTV monitoring, investigations, and emergency support. You will also oversee day-to-day security operations, including contract security personnel, and enforce the Service Level Agreement with the provider.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising a team of direct and matrix reports
• Overseeing day-to-day security operations, including contract security personnel
• Enforcing the Service Level Agreement with the provider
• Assisting with risk assessments of sites to determine if the operational model is adequate for site integrity
• Responding to security incidents, including medical, behavioral, trespassing, accidents, suspicious activity, thefts, etc.
• Assisting with special projects and security initiatives, including GAO audits, daily plant walks, etc.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in law enforcement or military
• 4 years’ experience leading and developing teams
• Highly motivated, hands-on, self-starter with ability to think creatively and operate in a dynamic, ambiguous environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to multitask, strong problem-solving, and conflict management skills

Salary

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900. 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses
• Ford vehicle discounts
• Opportunity to shape the energy strategy of one of the world's most iconic brands

Visa Sponsorship

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Company Background

As Ford establishes a wholly owned subsidiary focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems, this role will initially be employed by Ford and is expected to transition to the subsidiary within one year.

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Key responsibilities include:

• Managing security and operations for Ford Energy, including staffing requirements and scheduling, access control, CCTV monitoring, and emergency support
• Managing a team of direct and indirect reports
• Managing special projects and security initiatives as assigned
• Assisting with project management oversight for physical security and fire systems, as required
• Developing monthly security awareness communications to be provided to employees
• Conducting risk assessments of Ford Energy to determine if the operational model is adequate for site integrity
• May perform the role of Incident Commander for security, medical, or behavioural emergencies
• Responding to behavioural situations and emergencies as needed and escalating appropriately to the Regional Security Manager
• Actively participating as a member of the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) during an escalated event
• Managing escalated issues with plant Support Team Management (STM), as needed
• Enhancing emergency response capabilities by utilising incident response tools and through the deployment of emergency response equipment for the company or local municipalities
• Collaborating with People Matters, Labour Relations, and Safety representatives as necessary to resolve workplace issues
• Identifying and escalating physical security gaps through proactive security initiatives
• Maintaining strong relationships with internal skill teams to ensure unified alignment with all security and fire-related matters
• Collaborating with the regional security team as well as appropriate internal Ford skill teams and external work partners to plan for and provide security coverage for special events and VIP visits to Ford Energy
• Tracking and compiling team metrics; using data to drive decision-making and security strategy
• Acting as a liaison with local, state, and federal agencies

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in law enforcement, military, security or equivalent. They will also have a minimum of 7 years of experience leading and developing teams, and be highly motivated, hands-on, self-starters with the ability to think critically and operate in a dynamic, ambiguous environment.

This is an armed role, and the candidate must possess a Concealed Pistol Licence (CPL) and demonstrate firearm proficiency as a condition of hire.

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The successful candidate will lead the team, providing guidance, coaching, development, and management to ensure the team's success in delivering high-quality internal control services. These include:

Root causing control gaps as you partner with Operations and Finance and leading to brainstorm, develop and execute robust Control Improvement Plans. Oversee annual controls tests (perform, review, or provide guidance) to ensure a robust control environment. Develop IT internal control processes in collaboration with the IT team. Proactively identify potential control gaps, particularly in high-risk areas Develop and train the finance and operating team to develop a control environment for Ford Energy. Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls, ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements (e.g., S-Ox). Supervise an internal control analyst providing mentorship and performing all required people management responsibilities. Annually develop and implement comprehensive internal control strategy at Ford Energy, aligned with Ford Motor's overall internal control framework and risk management objectives. Collaborate with Ford Energy management, business stakeholders, and other internal control teams to identify and assess risks, both operational and financial, and develop recommendations that mitigate those risks. Develop and maintain relationships with external auditors, internal audit, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and coordination of internal control activities. Stay up to date with emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in internal control, applying this knowledge to improve internal control processes and recommendations. Provide regular reporting and updates to stakeholders on internal control activities, risks, and recommendations.

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Responsibilities

Strategic Platform Leadership

• Define and execute the long-term strategy for Ford Energy's corporate technology stack, ensuring it scales seamlessly from launch to high-volume manufacturing.
• Build and lead a modern Product Organisation that treats internal corporate systems as high-value products, prioritising user experience, automation, and data integrity.
• Partner with manufacturing service providers and Ford Motor Company stakeholders to orchestrate seamless integrations between corporate platforms and production environments.
• Act as a strategic partner to Finance, HR, and Operations leadership to translate business objectives into scalable technical solutions.

Technical Excellence & Operations

• Lead the end-to-end deployment of enterprise-grade solutions (including SAP) and custom-built applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), championing modern engineering practices, CI/CD, and robust testing frameworks.
• Develop and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery strategies for all mission-critical corporate platforms.

Team Building & Growth

• Recruit, mentor, and retain a world-class team of product managers, engineers, and systems analysts.
• Manage the department P&L, including software licensing, vendor negotiations, and resource allocation to maximise ROI.

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As a strategic leader, you will bridge the gap between high-level business objectives and daily operational execution. You will leverage manufacturing execution systems (MES) and real-time data to identify bottlenecks and implement sustainable solutions. You will also facilitate a learning environment where employees are encouraged to provide feedback, solve problems, and take ownership of their work areas.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field, and 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in high-volume manufacturing. They will also have operational expertise, strategic communication skills, and the ability to travel both domestically and internationally as required.

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