Team Manager-Production

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, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today? 

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this position... 

You will be responsible for “depth and breadth” on all shifts/crews within a department, delivering all department scorecard objectives, owning processes (e.g., constraint management/VRT), standardization across all workstations within the area, planning change, determining continuous improvement opportunities, and serving as a change agent to drive the Ford Production System.

What you'll do...

• Maintain a safe work environment and team behavior
• Responsible for both Assembly and Machining operations on the off-shift
• Confirm standards are in place
• Meet production requirements
• Support issues raised by the teams and drive to closure
• Plan and manage changes to the production system
• Communication and Recognition
• Develop highly competent and motivated people
• Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks
• Ensure completion of administrative responsibilities

You'll have... 

• Education: High School Diploma
• Experience:
  • Production experience – minimum of 5 years in fast-paced, high-volume facility
  • Strong ability to interface with plant hourly, salaried personnel and plant management
  • Strong ability to present in front of plant management
  • Ability to teach Ford Production System principles
  • Union negotiations experience
  • Competent in the use of data for decision making
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Excellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to resolve diverse problems
  • Need to work well under pressure and to be able to work under crisis management when necessary 
  • Having the ability to work and multi-task in fast pace environment
• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in One FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills 

Even better, you may have...

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience:
• Sr. Process Coach experience 
• 6-sigma designation preferred (Green Belt or Black Belt)
• Strong analytical skills and quick decision-making capability preferred
• Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook) 

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, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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. 

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

https://fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD

This position is a leadership salary grade LL6.

Visa sponsorship is not 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