Team Manager - Production (Kentucky Truck Plant - Final Area)

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 positionYou will be responsible for “depth and breadth” on all shifts/crews within Final Area 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

Confirm standards are in place

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

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)

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

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

Ensure completion of administrative responsibilities

Ensure basic administrative activities are completed, as required

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 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 (https://urldefense.com/v3/https:/fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD;NLtwI-RPugbI9wg0dJn!EFvsLgUfRkTMbMPatMTYfjKMTBc2VxX3-EJXN1xG1RP3gpp-lWWfemsKL1a1CWiPxnB8t5iXr28Us$)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.#LI-OnsiteRequisition ID : 35931