Area Manager - Final

Ford-Motor-Company; Wayne (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate medical, dental, vision and

Flexible family care days

Vehicle discount program for employees

Tuition assistance

Paid time off for community service

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking an Area Manager to lead change initiatives and oversee manufacturing areas including Trim, Chassis & Final Assembly, and Testing. You will drive the Ford Production System and coach leaders to raise performance across the plant.

Ideal candidates have strong leadership, experience interfacing with management, and a proven ability to teach production system principles while maintaining high standards and safety.

Qualifications

• Broad production experience including Team Manager experience.
• Strong ability to interface with plant hourly, salaried personnel and plant management.
• Validated ability to present in front of senior management.
• Ability to teach Ford Production System principles.
• Competent in the use of data for decision making.
• Excellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to resolve diverse problems.
• Work well under pressure and to be able to work under crisis management when necessary.
• Ability to work and multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation and change management efforts.
• Implement Ford Production System (FPS) operating systems and processes to global manufacturing standards.
• Ensure standards are in place, deliver results, and maintain internal stability by focusing on inputs and process confirmation.
• Remove internal barriers by securing resources and aligning objectives and systems.
• Lead manufacturing areas for vehicle manufacturing – Trim, Chassis & Final Assembly, Testing.
• Lead greenfield plant facility installation, commissioning, organizational development, hiring, and workforce training.
• Lead vehicle launch pre‑build events, meeting quality and delivery requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement, providing teams with resources and support for problem resolution.
• Coach, teach, and provide feedback on problem resolution and continuous improvement.
• Develop organizational capability through coaching and development of ‘Leaders as Teachers’ at all levels, ensuring employees receive the training, coaching, and experience needed to raise performance and advance the organization.
• Develop and provide feedback for salaried staff personal development.
• Develop and implement effective area communication and recognition processes.
• Build a robust, sustainable relationship with the workforce engagement committee in support of the company's core values
• Create a zero‑tolerance environment that reinforces mutual respect among team members
• Foster a proactive, performance‑driven culture through effective communication, education, listening, and trust
• Proactively recognize team accomplishments to build morale
• Ensure basic administrative activities are completed as required

Skills

Team Manager experience

Stakeholder management

Executive presentation

Ford Production System knowledge

Data-driven decision making

Leadership

Crisis management

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field

Six Sigma knowledge

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

TWOS

NGAVS

QLS

ECATS

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this position…

At Ford Motor Company, we are taking our Area Managers to the next level. This member of the plant leadership team is responsible for leading change efforts within the plant in order to meet global manufacturing standards. They will support employees by removing barriers to their success, and developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

What You'll Do…

• Lead transformation and change management efforts
• Implement Ford Production System (FPS) operating systems and processes to global manufacturing standards
• Ensure standards are in place, deliver results, and maintain internal stability by focusing on inputs and process confirmation
• Remove internal barriers by securing resources and aligning objectives and systems
• Lead manufacturing areas for vehicle manufacturing – Trim, Chassis & Final Assembly, Testing
• Lead greenfield plant facility installation, commissioning, organizational development, hiring, and workforce training
• Lead vehicle launch pre‑build events, meeting quality and delivery requirements
• Drive continuous improvement, providing teams with resources and support for problem resolution
• Coach, teach, and provide feedback on problem resolution and continuous improvement
• Develop organizational capability through coaching and development of ‘Leaders as Teachers’ at all levels, ensuring employees receive the training, coaching, and experience needed to raise performance and advance the organization
• Develop and provide feedback for salaried staff personal development
• Develop and implement effective area communication and recognition processes
• Build a robust, sustainable relationship with the workforce engagement committee in support of the company's core values
• Create a zero‑tolerance environment that reinforces mutual respect among team members
• Foster a proactive, performance‑driven culture through effective communication, education, listening, and trust
• Proactively recognize team accomplishments to build morale
• Ensure basic administrative activities are completed as required

You'll have…

Education: High school diploma, some post-secondary (college or skilled trades)

• Broad production experience including Team Manager experience
• Strong ability to interface with plant hourly, salaried personnel and plant management
• Validated ability to present in front of senior management
• Ability to teach Ford Production System principles
• Competent in the use of data for decision making
• Excellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to resolve diverse problems
• Work well under pressure and to be able to work under crisis management when necessary
• Ability to work and multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment

Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in One FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

Even better, you may have…

Education: Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or technical field

• Automotive manufacturing experience
• Six Sigma knowledge
• Demonstrated experience in final assembly
• Computer Experience (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TWOS, NGAVS, QLS, ECATS)
• Strong analytical skills and quick decision‑making capability preferred

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a leadership level 5.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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