Lead Process Coach

Ford Motor Company; Windsor; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Process Coach to enhance manufacturing efficiency and foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement. In this dynamic role, you will coach and support work groups, ensuring operational needs are met while maintaining high safety and quality standards. Your expertise in supervisory practices and commitment to innovative solutions will be crucial in driving productivity and team capability. Join a forward-thinking company that values diverse perspectives and promotes a collaborative work environment where your contributions can make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of supervisory or manufacturing experience required.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Coach and support manufacturing work groups effectively.
• Plan and execute daily production to maximize output.
• Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.

Skills

Supervisory Experience

Manufacturing Knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Communication Skills

Continuous Improvement

Safety Culture

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Lead Process Coach

Position 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).

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma

• 1+ years of supervisory and / or manufacturing experience

• Working knowledge in Microsoft: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Ability to work rotating shifts and hours, including nights and weekends

• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism in difficult and stressful situations

• Two-way communicator who actively listens to hourly team members, leaders, business partners and customers

• Highly committed to continuous improvement, while applying innovative solutions with a customer first mindset

• Create a culture of safety and apply and implement workplace policies

• Administer the CBA (collective bargaining agreement) consistently and effectively

• Values different opinions & is open to ideas & perspectives from others

Preferred Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree. (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:

• Safety and quality experience

• Six Sigma: Black or Green Belt certified

• Knowledge of constraint management principles

• Prior experience managing a unionized workforce

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.

Requisition ID : 44668