Team Manager - Production

Job Description

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 all production & support activities, including the development of the salaried team.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

• Implement the Ford Production System operating systems and processes to global manufacturing standards
• Ensure stability both internally and externally by focusing on inputs and process confirmation
• Remove internal and external barriers
• Manage internal and external interface with the company, suppliers, community, and regulatory agencies
• Lead transformation and change management efforts
• Advance the organization through developing highly competent and motivated people
• Develop “Leaders as Teachers” at all levels of the organization. Ensure employees receive the necessary training, coaching and experiences to raise their performance level and advance the organization.
• Create a robust and sustainable relationship with the Union in support of the company’s core values
  
  
  

Qualifications

You'll have...

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• 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 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, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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.
  
  
  

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD

This position is a leadership salary grade 6.

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.

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About Us

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

About The Team

We build world-class vehicles in our plants around the world, constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. It’s our people who really make the difference. We encourage all of our employees to think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.