Jobs at Ford in Canada

Senior Process Coach Production-(Engine Assembly Maintenance)

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Engineering or Manufacturing operations.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience, demonstrating leadership.
• Availability to work in shifts (morning/afternoon/evening).

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering 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).

Experience:

• Engine experience preferred: Prior experience in engine manufacturing, assembly, or related engineering.
• Safety and Quality experience preferred: Experience implementing and maintaining safety protocols and quality standards.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Constraint Management principles.
• Proven proficiency in analytical and problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, Six Sigma, root cause analysis), with a track record of resolving complex operational issues.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain concepts clearly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

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.

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to

• Coaching and Support: Coach and support Manufacturing Work Groups (MWG).
• System Application: Understand and consistently apply standard manufacturing operating systems.
• Countermeasure Support: Support Work Groups for short-term and long-term countermeasures of all abnormalities.
• Operational Validation: Validate and bridge operational needs as required to ensure the production line is running safely, smoothly, and producing quality parts.
• Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) Coordination: Strategically plan and coordinate Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) activities to achieve Safety, Quality, and Productivity objectives.
• Communication and Recognition: Foster effective communication and recognition.
• Capability Building: Build Team Leader and Team Member capability.
• Work Environment Creation: Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities and tasks.
• Maintenance Coordination: Coordinate maintenance activities, prioritizing resources to ensure safety and quality.
• Production Team Manager (PTM) Support and Escalation: Stand in for the Production Team Manager (PTM) whenever necessary, and escalate issues from Team Leaders and Process Coaches to the Production Team Manager (PTM).
• Daily Production Planning and Execution: Plan and execute daily production to maximize output while maintaining safety and quality standards, making decisions on lot size and mix.
• Ford Production System (FPS) Compliance: Ensure adherence and compliance to the Ford Production System (FPS) Key Unifying Processes (KUP).