Plant Operations Leader: Lean, People & Quality Excellence

Ford, Inc; Windsor; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford of Canada’s Windsor operations are seeking an experienced Assistant Plant Manager to oversee the Windsor Engine Plant and Essex Engine Plant. You will drive manufacturing excellence, lean initiatives, and a culture of accountability to deliver safe, quality-driven production.

You will lead a large team of hourly employees, partner with the Plant Manager, and advance Ford's production system while managing costs, throughput, and continuous improvement across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in an automotive manufacturing, engineering or technical field.
• 10+ years of progressive responsibilities and experience in operations leadership.
• Extensive experience in high-volume, complex, manufacturing environments.
• Expertise in lean, kaizen and operational excellence is a must.
• Basic understanding of managing a Profit and Loss statement, demonstrating strong financial acumen.
• Experience successfully leading a manufacturing function and directly overseeing 50+ hourly employees at once.
• Demonstrated track record of building trust and rapport with employees and stakeholders and creating positive and healthy cultures.
• Aspiration for continued career growth and new challenges.
• Must be open to relocation

Responsibilities

• Leverage data and insights to drive lean improvements that deliver on cost and quality targets.
• Continually seek opportunities to improve processes and outcomes, leveraging KPIs and the PDCA model
• Hold self and others accountable for excellence and adherence to operational and behavioral expectations
• Effectively collaborate with Area Managers, Process Coaches and Hourly Employees
• Develop “leaders as teachers” and prioritizes ongoing development and evaluation of employee performance to drive results.
• Lead implementation of the Ford Production System aligned with lean principles and behaviors.
• Lead transformation and change management efforts to advance the company’s competitiveness.
• Elevate concerns/risks and recognizes achievements

Skills

Lean

Kaizen

Operational Excellence

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in automotive manufacturing, engineering or technical field

Job description

Ford of Canada’s Windsor operations are seeking an experienced Assistant Plant Manager to oversee the Windsor Engine Plant and Essex Engine Plant. You will drive manufacturing excellence, lean initiatives, and a culture of accountability to deliver safe, quality-driven production.

You will lead a large team of hourly employees, partner with the Plant Manager, and advance Ford's production system while managing costs, throughput, and continuous improvement across the site.