Business Operations Supervisor

Ford Motor Company

Business Operations Supervisor responsible for optimizing operational efficiency and strategic alignment at Ford Motor Company. Managing financial resources and supporting workforce planning initiatives in a hybrid role.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial resource management, including budget management and financial forecasting, while ensuring compliance with audit processes such as ISO. Proficient in data analysis and KPI reporting to drive operational excellence and support workforce planning initiatives.

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Budget ManagementFinancial ForecastingWorkforce PlanningKPI ReportingISO Compliance

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Hard Skills

Budget ManagementFinancial ForecastingData AnalysisKPI ReportingOperational Dashboards

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteSharePoint

Industry Keywords

Operational ExcellenceComplianceAudit ProcessesEngineeringManufacturing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Optimize VHE's operational efficiency and strategic alignment by managing financial resources (including engineering budgets, expenses, and capital projects).
Support workforce planning initiatives (such as model implementation, recruitment, and intern/co-op programs).
Advance strategic initiatives like Automation for Operational Excellence, Streamlining and Standardizing processes, and Optimizing Resource Allocation.
Ensure compliance through control testing, ISO, and objectives audits.
Drive operational excellence by managing KPIs, facilitating business plan reviews, and identifying process improvements.
Coordinate high-level communications, managing surveys, and maintaining critical operational dashboards and SharePoint sites.
Provide chief-level operational support, focusing on Robust Governance & Standard Operating Procedures and a Culture of Accountability.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.