Mid Level And Operations Planning Jobs
Mid level and operations planning jobs go to professionals ready to own planning cycles end to end, drive cross-functional decisions with limited oversight, and mentor coordinators on the team. Openings run 18% remote or hybrid across Fintech, Consulting & Professional Services, and Retail, with employers like Paychex, Alo, and Druva hiring at this level now.
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Job ID
68101
Location
Long Beach, California
Category
PD Operations and Quality
Overview
At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.
- Job Type: Full time
- Work Type: Hybrid
We are passionate about solving hard problems. We create with passion delivering extraordinary solutions to change the world. We challenge…competitors, bureaucracy, obstacles and even our own assumptions. We have zero tolerance for bias or personal agendas. We are swift and decisive… trusting the experts, believing the data, seeking out and listening to bold intuition – regardless of the source. We are insurgents…never satisfied, averse to complexity, suspicious of habits and open to risk. We constantly learn. We focus on the mission and deliver with urgency and speed. We are an agile team… leveraging rapidly evolving technology to innovate, fail fast and pivot. We trust each other, surface issues openly and solve problems collaboratively. Most importantly we raise the talent bar with every hire.
What you'll do...
- Collaborate with Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing teams to develop innovative engineering solutions that enable integrated vehicle systems, efficient manufacturing processes, and key styling themes
- Develop and prototype concepts that improve product cost, mass, efficiency, manufacturability, serviceability, and user experience
- Drive cross functional product architecture trades between vehicle subsystems (interiors, closures, chassis, thermal, powertrain, electrical distribution, etc.) to determine product direction
- Identify and resolve geometrical incompatibilities between systems through first principles and concept 3D
- Collaborate with engineers, designers, technicians, and suppliers to procure and build physical properties
You'll have...
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent
- 5+ years experience in automotive or related field, EV preferred
- Strong engineering fundamentals, and ability to apply broadly to vehicle systems and manufacturing processes
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills with excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic work environment
- CAD proficiency in assembly and part design, FEA, and 2D drawings. Catia and 3D Experience preferred
Even better, you may have...
- Experience designing and releasing mechanical and electromechanical systems
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Strong proficiency in Atlassian tools (Confluence, JIRA)
- Strong verbal and written communication
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.
This position is a leadership level 6 and ranges from $150,200-$283,500.
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.
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
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
LI-SE1 #UEV
Change the world with your ideas.
Speak up. We’re listening. At Ford, we believe the right ideas, and the people behind them, can move an entire industry. Here, you'll work with teams who value your voice, push bold ideas forward, and leave a mark that lasts.
Support designed to go the distance.
From day one, Ford invests in you with medical benefits built to help you plan for what’s next. You’ll also get support for you and your family that meets you at every step, so you can move forward with confidence.
Health and Wellness
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, mental health, and unique wellness perks keep you and your family supported every step of the way.
Financial and Retirement Programs
Build a strong financial future with robust retirement contributions, savings programs, and free personalized financial planning tools.
Flexible Vacation and Holidays
Enjoy your time away from work with generous vacation, holidays, and flexible family leave designed to help you balance life and work with ease.
Vehicle Discount Program
The best thing about building great products is driving them! The second-best thing: sharing your discount with family and friends so they can drive them, too.
Family Growth and Support
Grow your family confidently with fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance, paid parental leave, and a supportive new-parent ramp-up program.
Additional Programs
Enjoy unexpected extras like pet insurance, legal services, identity protection, and access to convenient health and wellness services.
Job ID
68101
Location
Long Beach, California
Category
PD Operations and Quality
Overview
At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.
- Job Type: Full time
- Work Type: Hybrid
We are passionate about solving hard problems. We create with passion delivering extraordinary solutions to change the world. We challenge…competitors, bureaucracy, obstacles and even our own assumptions. We have zero tolerance for bias or personal agendas. We are swift and decisive… trusting the experts, believing the data, seeking out and listening to bold intuition – regardless of the source. We are insurgents…never satisfied, averse to complexity, suspicious of habits and open to risk. We constantly learn. We focus on the mission and deliver with urgency and speed. We are an agile team… leveraging rapidly evolving technology to innovate, fail fast and pivot. We trust each other, surface issues openly and solve problems collaboratively. Most importantly we raise the talent bar with every hire.
What you'll do...
- Collaborate with Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing teams to develop innovative engineering solutions that enable integrated vehicle systems, efficient manufacturing processes, and key styling themes
- Develop and prototype concepts that improve product cost, mass, efficiency, manufacturability, serviceability, and user experience
- Drive cross functional product architecture trades between vehicle subsystems (interiors, closures, chassis, thermal, powertrain, electrical distribution, etc.) to determine product direction
- Identify and resolve geometrical incompatibilities between systems through first principles and concept 3D
- Collaborate with engineers, designers, technicians, and suppliers to procure and build physical properties
You'll have...
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent
- 5+ years experience in automotive or related field, EV preferred
- Strong engineering fundamentals, and ability to apply broadly to vehicle systems and manufacturing processes
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills with excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic work environment
- CAD proficiency in assembly and part design, FEA, and 2D drawings. Catia and 3D Experience preferred
Even better, you may have...
- Experience designing and releasing mechanical and electromechanical systems
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Strong proficiency in Atlassian tools (Confluence, JIRA)
- Strong verbal and written communication
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.
This position is a leadership level 6 and ranges from $150,200-$283,500.
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.
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
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
LI-SE1 #UEV
Change the world with your ideas.
Speak up. We’re listening. At Ford, we believe the right ideas, and the people behind them, can move an entire industry. Here, you'll work with teams who value your voice, push bold ideas forward, and leave a mark that lasts.
Support designed to go the distance.
From day one, Ford invests in you with medical benefits built to help you plan for what’s next. You’ll also get support for you and your family that meets you at every step, so you can move forward with confidence.
Health and Wellness
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, mental health, and unique wellness perks keep you and your family supported every step of the way.
Financial and Retirement Programs
Build a strong financial future with robust retirement contributions, savings programs, and free personalized financial planning tools.
Flexible Vacation and Holidays
Enjoy your time away from work with generous vacation, holidays, and flexible family leave designed to help you balance life and work with ease.
Vehicle Discount Program
The best thing about building great products is driving them! The second-best thing: sharing your discount with family and friends so they can drive them, too.
Family Growth and Support
Grow your family confidently with fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance, paid parental leave, and a supportive new-parent ramp-up program.
Additional Programs
Enjoy unexpected extras like pet insurance, legal services, identity protection, and access to convenient health and wellness services.
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Mid Level And Operations Planning Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level and operations planning job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just task completion. Highlight projects where you managed timelines, coordinated across teams, or improved a planning process from start to finish. Tailor your resume to show measurable outcomes, such as reduced lead times or improved forecast accuracy, and apply directly to roles on Migrate Mate where your background aligns with the scope listed.
Which companies hire mid level and operations plannings?
Companies hiring mid level and operations plannings right now include Paychex, Alo, and Druva, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level covers both large enterprises running complex supply chains and mid-size companies building out their planning functions.
Are there remote mid level and operations planning jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry. About 18% of mid level and operations planning openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with the strongest remote concentration in roles focused on demand planning and S&OP coordination. Roles tied to physical inventory or warehouse operations are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do I move up to a mid level and operations planning role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built on demonstrated ownership over time. Start by taking full accountability for a planning workstream, not just supporting one. Develop proficiency in forecasting tools and ERP systems, document the impact of process improvements you led, and seek out cross-functional projects that show you can coordinate with finance, procurement, and supply chain stakeholders independently.
Which industries hire the most mid level and operations plannings?
Mid Level and operations planning roles concentrate in Fintech, Consulting & Professional Services, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at the mid level because their planning cycles are complex enough to require experienced professionals who can own forecasts and coordinate across multiple business functions without heavy oversight.