Team Manager-Production - Ford Motor Company
Kansas City, MO
About the Job
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...
Coach safety, quality, and productivity teams to ensure objectives are met through the development of and adherence to standardized work. Through process confirmation and building worker accountability, ensure that the production line is running safely, smoothly, and producing quality parts.
What you'll do...
+ Teach, confirm, and ensure adherence to all Plant Operating Systems.
+ Responsible for the training and implementation of production work teams.
+ Manage yard campaigns and reduce plant inventory levels.
+ Drive the Manage the Change (MTC) process. Ensure compliance to process and communicate changes to Team Members.
+ Develop relationships with other areas to achieve business results and resolve issues at the floor level having one goal in mind – Be the best manufacturing facility in the World.
+ Ensure training gaps are identified and plans implemented to achieve versatility requirements.
+ Strategic planning and coordination of Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) activities to achieve Safety, Quality, and Productivity objectives. Six Sigma problem solving skills to support continuous improvement mentality.
+ Drive and optimize Preventive Maintenance (PMs) processes.
+ Ensure all safety standards are met during all production activities.
+ Assist in addressing equipment down time issues.
+ Support and coach problem solving activities within the department, focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
+ Coordinate with Maintenance Team on production line releases, and repair activities.
+ Work flexible hours that may include nights, weekends, and overtime.
You'll have...
+ High School Diploma or GED
+ 5+ years of supervisory experience
+ Experience with Microsoft including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
+ Must have leadership skills to lead, empower, and develop Salary and Hourly employees Strong communication skills (verbal & written).
+ Must be able to summarize complex issues. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
+ Production, Maintenance and/or Quality experience.
Even better, you may have...
+ A Bachelor's Degree
+ Experience in the automotive industry
+ Six sigma/LEAN experience
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 (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD__;!!N_LtwI-RPugbI9wg0dJn!B5v_3dC4TrkBVAk7cbE8Dd7rYJP8k8wbSfLhclKreZVTnmF7dGZg4X9d9OF4DXrmBo9RvF3l6CEh8UI$)
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.
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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Requisition ID : 39006
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...
Coach safety, quality, and productivity teams to ensure objectives are met through the development of and adherence to standardized work. Through process confirmation and building worker accountability, ensure that the production line is running safely, smoothly, and producing quality parts.
What you'll do...
+ Teach, confirm, and ensure adherence to all Plant Operating Systems.
+ Responsible for the training and implementation of production work teams.
+ Manage yard campaigns and reduce plant inventory levels.
+ Drive the Manage the Change (MTC) process. Ensure compliance to process and communicate changes to Team Members.
+ Develop relationships with other areas to achieve business results and resolve issues at the floor level having one goal in mind – Be the best manufacturing facility in the World.
+ Ensure training gaps are identified and plans implemented to achieve versatility requirements.
+ Strategic planning and coordination of Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) activities to achieve Safety, Quality, and Productivity objectives. Six Sigma problem solving skills to support continuous improvement mentality.
+ Drive and optimize Preventive Maintenance (PMs) processes.
+ Ensure all safety standards are met during all production activities.
+ Assist in addressing equipment down time issues.
+ Support and coach problem solving activities within the department, focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
+ Coordinate with Maintenance Team on production line releases, and repair activities.
+ Work flexible hours that may include nights, weekends, and overtime.
You'll have...
+ High School Diploma or GED
+ 5+ years of supervisory experience
+ Experience with Microsoft including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
+ Must have leadership skills to lead, empower, and develop Salary and Hourly employees Strong communication skills (verbal & written).
+ Must be able to summarize complex issues. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
+ Production, Maintenance and/or Quality experience.
Even better, you may have...
+ A Bachelor's Degree
+ Experience in the automotive industry
+ Six sigma/LEAN experience
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 (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD__;!!N_LtwI-RPugbI9wg0dJn!B5v_3dC4TrkBVAk7cbE8Dd7rYJP8k8wbSfLhclKreZVTnmF7dGZg4X9d9OF4DXrmBo9RvF3l6CEh8UI$)
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.
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-Onsite
#LI-JB4
Requisition ID : 39006
Source : Ford Motor Company