Team Manager Maintenance/Engineering

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. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? 

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... 

Lead maintenance and engineering team (salaried and hourly) for one of (3) main production areas at Cleveland Engine Plant.  

What you'll do...

• Confirm standards are in place
  • Monitor and confirm that manufacturing operating system standards are being applied and adhered to throughout the area
  • Facilitate results process through utilization of standard processes and tools
  • Develop, coach, and support to achieve SQDCPME objectives
• Support issues raised by the teams
  • Coach, teach, and feedback on resolution of abnormalities, and validate closure of concerns (facilitates interim containment actions)
  • Drive continuous improvement on systemic abnormalities to prevent reoccurrence
  • Provide necessary resources to maintain production flow and confirm critical inputs are being performed to the acceptable standard(s)
  • Plan maintenance tasks, monitor completion and effectiveness, and drive improvement and/or coaching opportunities
• Manage changes to the system
  • Drive the creation and coordination of work plans (downtime, shutdown, manage the change), and ensure the team is executing. Evaluate the effectiveness of work plans
  • Plan and implement revisions and improvements to meet the new standards as the manufacturing operating systems mature
• Communication and Recognition
  • Enable a culture of learning through demonstration of effective communication skills
  • Respect and encourage respect of all team members by my actions
• Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks
  • Create a Zero Tolerance environment and reaffirm team members respect each other
  • Create a proactive performance driven culture that listens, reacts and supports (effective communication, education, listening, trust) to capture the hearts and minds of the people
  • Proactively recognize the teams accomplishments and improve morale
  • Mentor, nurture, develop teams to own working together, modeling the Ford values and expected behaviors
• Ensure completion of administrative responsibilities
  • Ensure basic administrative activities are completed, as required

You'll have... 

• Education: High School Diploma
• Production experience
• 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
• Work well under pressure and to be able to work under crisis management when necessary
• Ability to work and multi-task in fast paced 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:
• Broad production or machining experience
• Lead Process Coach experience
• 6-sigma designation preferred
• 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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental