Team Manager-Production

Ford Motor Company; Windsor; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Windsor is seeking a Team Manager for Production to lead a production team and optimize performance using Lean principles. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and extensive experience in manufacturing and Lean initiatives. Responsibilities include coaching teams, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring production goals are met. A strong emphasis is placed on safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years manufacturing experience.
• 2–5 years leading Lean implementation projects.
• Proven track record delivering improvements in productivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a production team to meet SQDCPME targets.
• Deploy advanced Lean methods and optimize materials planning.
• Communicate and collaborate with Maintenance and Process Engineering.

Skills

Lean manufacturing basics

Supervisory experience

Data-driven decision making

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Manufacturing systems

Job description

Role Overview

The Team Manager – Production leads, coaches, and develops a production team to meet or exceed SQDCPME targets (safety, quality, delivery, cost, people, morale, environment). They ensure daily production goals are achieved, maintain compliance with health and safety requirements, and drive continuous improvement using Ford Production System principles.

In addition to standard Team Manager duties, this role deploys advanced Lean methods and optimizes Materials, Planning & Logistics (MP&A) within their area. The Team Manager leads Kaizen, VSM, and SMED efforts; drives machining and tooling optimization; owns local inventory performance; and partners closely with Maintenance and Process Engineering to deliver measurable improvements in RTY, JPH, and cost. This position is a hands‑on change leader and mentor who translates Lean projects into sustained operational results.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline. 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.
• 5+ years manufacturing experience
• 2–5 years leading Lean implementation projects on the plant floor.
• Demonstrated experience with lean manufacturing basics and FPS; experience using data for decisions.
• Proven supervisory / leadership experience in a high‑volume manufacturing environment (automotive / powertrain preferred).
• Proven track record delivering measurable JPH / RTY improvements and cost avoidance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Lean / Six Sigma (Green / Black Belt) or equivalent.
• Proficient project management, change leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in unionized environments and supplier development.
• Excellent coaching and servant‑leadership style.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage crises, multi‑task, and present to plant management.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word / Excel / Outlook) and manufacturing systems.

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.