Jobs at Ford in Canada

At Ford’s Oakville Assembly Complex, we are expanding and retooling to relaunch vehicle operations like never before. This is more than just a launch—it’s an opportunity to shape the future of vehicle manufacturing in Canada. Here, is where cutting-edge manufacturing processes will bring to life vehicles that embody unparalleled performance and unwavering dependability. At Ford Motor Company, we don’t just build vehicles; we craft the essential tools that empower businesses and individuals across the globe. Join us in creating the vehicles that keep the world moving and forge a career defined by meaningful impact and innovation.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years working in a manufacturing facility in supervisory and/or engineering and quality roles.
• Proven supervisory experience of at least 3 years.
• Ability to work flexible hours including shift work, weekends, midnights, and overtime as required.
• Exceptional Microsoft Office skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Power BI and SharePoint creation and management.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.

Experience:

• Extensive experience in high-speed Class-A automotive stamping and assembly manufacturing operations.
• Proficiency in stamped panel quality assessment and dimensional measurement.
• Proven expertise in production planning.
• Demonstrated financial management capabilities, including departmental cost tracking, budget oversight, and leading cost-reduction initiatives.
• Solid understanding of constraint management principles.
• Exceptional technical proficiency relevant to automotive production
• In-depth knowledge of the Ford Production System.
• Highly effective communication and problem-solving abilities, incorporating Six Sigma methodologies.
• Aptitude for collaborative teamwork.
• Capability to lead, empower, and develop personnel.
• Proficient in conflict resolution techniques.

Note: 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.

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.

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

• Establish and maintain the master production schedule for all die sets required by the Stamping department.
• Coordinate cross-departmentally to ensure production volumes are maintained at required levels.
• Oversee Departmental Control Centre updates and metrics as well as Support Zone Control Centre activities.
• Provide constraint analysis on production bottle necks and assist in root cause analysis.
• Develop throughput packages and other presentations.
• Department champion for the Ford Production System.
• Write projects, purchase orders, and manage invoice payments.
• Lead innovation and cost idea implementation for the department.
• Track and report on departmental cost performance. Setup factory work orders and ensure budget is met.
• Support Department Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Maintenance, Environment, and Innovation (SQDCPMEI) initiatives.
• Support coverage of Process Coaches and Quality/Dimensional Engineers as required.
• Attend and report at safety meetings as required.
• Track and schedule medicals (audio and physical) for employees.
• Maintain manpower accuracy in Ford systems. Request changes as needed.
• Manage manpower with off shift leads to maintain RTO and shift versatility.
• Ensure accurate scrap description in systems for all scrap with accurate counts.
• Rebill blank vendors for incoming quality scrap.
• Perform administrative duties for production management system and mange any changes.
• Organize training at other Ford stamping sites for salary and hourly team members.