Avon Lake, OH, USA
31 days ago
Team Manager, Paint 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. 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... 

Monitor and confirm that manufacturing operating system standards are being applied and adhered to throughout the area.

You'll have... 

Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or technical field5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environmentTenure working in a production environmentStrong ability to interface with plant hourly, salaried personnel and plant managementStrong ability to present in front of plant managementAbility to teach Ford Production System principlesUnion negotiations experienceCompetent in the use of data for decision makingAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writingAbility to work effectively as part of a teamExcellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to resolve diverse problemsNeed 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 environmentSuccessful 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...

Master's DegreeLead Process Coach experience 6-sigma designation preferredStrong analytical skills and quick decision making capability preferredMicrosoft 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 coverageFlexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s DayPaid 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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.

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What you'll do...

Confirm standards are in placeFacilitate results process through utilization of standard processes and toolsDevelop, coach, and support to achieve SQDCPME objectivesCoach, teach, and feedback on resolution of abnormalities, and validate closure of concerns (facilitates permanent corrective actions)Drive continuous improvement on systemic abnormalities to prevent reoccurrenceProvide 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 opportunitiesAdhere to and modify Time & Data Management to promote, support, and coach a continuous improvement mindset and activities in the teamPlan FTPM activities to improve area performanceDrive 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 matureEnable a culture of learning through demonstration of effective communication skills by providing communication, recognition and coaching to teamCreate a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasksMentor, nurture, develop teams to own working together, modeling the Ford values and expected behaviorsDevelop and provide feedback for the Process Coach professional developmentCreate a Zero Tolerance environment and reaffirm team members respect each otherCreate a proactive performance driven culture that listens, reacts and supports (effective communication, education, listening, trust) to capture the hearts and minds of the peopleProactively recognize the teams accomplishments and improve moraleEnsure basic administrative activities are completed, as requiredSupport issues raised by the teamsPlan and manage changes to the systemEnsure completion of administrative responsibilities
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