Ford made the announcement as it celebrates 75 years of providing vehicles for law enforcement, fire departments and first responders.
Nearly 5,000 employees and their families enjoyed the day with vendors, bouncy houses, food charities and pet adoption agencies.
Todd Penegor moves into the position immediately.
Last year, the site was originally planned for a metal hydrogen plant, but that company has since backed out, leaving the space now vacant.
The plant is expected to create up to 260 jobs, with an average hourly wage of $36, including benefits.
Ford Driving Skills for Life clinic will be hosted at L&N Stadium from April 13-14.
The crash happened Sunday evening on Chamberlain Lane.
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Dunn said the move is due to parts-related issues and should only last less than a couple of weeks.
A Ford deal would include cost-of-living pay increases that could lift the total pay raises above 30 percent.