Lead Process Coach

Ford Motor Company; Windsor; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Process Coach to support manufacturing work groups and enhance productivity through strategic planning and continuous improvement activities. With responsibilities including coaching staff and ensuring compliance with operational standards, this role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, alongside substantial industry experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Engineering or Manufacturing operations experience.
• Previous automotive and/or quality and Safety analysis experience.
• Proficiency in conflict-solving tools (Six Sigma, DOE, 8D).

Responsibilities

• Coach and support manufacturing work groups.
• Strategic planning and coordination of Kaizen activities.
• Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Senior Process Coach - Production - Machining

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 5+ years Engineering or Manufacturing operations experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Previous automotive and/or quality and Safety analysis experience.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal), able to explain concepts clearly.
• Solid organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proven problem-solving management skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Willingness to work all shifts/alternative work schedule as required.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Quality) or related technical field. Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.
• Proven machining experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Proven attention to detail.
• Prior experience using Kaizen mythologies.
• Proficiency in the use of conflict-solving tools (Six Sigma, DOE, 8D, 5 Why, etc).
• Self-starter, with the ability to be self-directed in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited does not sponsor work permit applications.

Responsibilities

• Coach and support manufacturing work groups (MWG).
• Understand and consistently apply standard manufacturing operating systems.
• Support Work Groups for short and long term countermeasures of all abnormalities.
• Validate and bridge operational needs as required to ensure the line is running safely, smoothly, and producing quality parts.
• Strategic planning and coordination of Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) activities to achieve Safety, Quality, and Productivity objectives.
• Communication and Recognition.
• Build Team Leader and Team Member capability.
• Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks.
• Coordinate maintenance activities prioritizing resources to ensure safety and quality.
• Stand in for the PTM whenever necessary, escalate issues from Team Leaders and Process Coaches to PTM.
• Plans and executes the daily production to maximize output while keeping safety and quality standards. Takes decisions on lot size and mix.
• Ensure adherence and compliance to the FPS Key Unifying Processes (KUP).