Area Manufacturing Manager

Lincoln Motor Company; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 138,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a capable Area Manager to lead change efforts within the plant, remove barriers, and develop employee capability in line with global manufacturing standards.

The role emphasizes lean processes, data-driven decision making, and delivering KPI-driven outcomes while fostering a positive, inclusive culture across shifts. Leadership and change management are core to the position.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering or technical field.
• 4+ years of progressive responsibilities and experience in operations leadership.
• Experience directly overseeing 50+ hourly employees.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates empathy and Gemba with production employees to listen and solve problems.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to meet global standards and improve processes.
• Use performance data to predict indicators, identify opportunities and deliver solutions.
• Lead KPI development and ensure department objectives align with business goals.
• Maintain stability by focusing on inputs, processes and outputs.
• Drive continuous improvement by removing roadblocks and supporting problem resolution.
• Collaborate with SMEs across functions to drive innovation and timely solutions.
• Lead transformation and change management efforts.
• Develop organizational capability through coaching and Leaders as Teachers at all levels.
• Participate in talent strategies to build high performing, diverse teams.

Skills

Leadership

Operations leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree or technical field

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/technical field

Job description

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

• Demonstrates empathy and Gemba, engaging regularly with employees in the production environment to listen and problem solve
• Utilize lean manufacturing principles and processes to global manufacturing standards
• Leverage performance data for strategic insights to predict early warning indicators, identify opportunities, make decisions, and deliver solutions
• Achieving Business results by Leading the development and delivery of KPI’s, ensuring Department objectives support the business objectives
• Ensure stability within their area by focusing on inputs, processes and the required outputs
• Drive Continuous Improvement by eliminating internal roadblocks and providing the necessary resources to their teams to support problem resolution resulting in cost/quality improvement
• Collaborate with subject matter experts across functions/departments to drive innovation and deliver timely solutions
• Lead transformation and change management efforts
• Develop organizational capability through coaching and development of “Leaders as Teachers” at all levels of the organization.
• Participates in talent strategies to develop high performing, diverse talent and teams, to ensure the highest levels of engagement and retention.

You’ll have

• Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in an engineering or technical field
• Experience:
• 4+ years of progressive responsibilities and experience in operations leadership
• Extensive experience in high-volume, complex, manufacturing environments
• Experience successfully leading a manufacturing function and directly overseeing 50+ hourly employees at once
• Demonstrated track record of building trust and rapport with employees and stakeholders and creating positive and healthy cultures.
• Excellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to resolve diverse problems
• Strong problem solver who can lead effectively under pressure and crisis manage when necessary
• Aspiration for continued career growth and new challenges.
• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership with outstanding interpersonal, team building, and communication skills

Even better, you may have

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technical field
• Experience:
• Operational experience leading manufacturing processes across multiple areas (body, paint, final assembly, etc.)
• Lean / Six Sigma certification or demonstrated equivalent experience applying lean manufacturing principles and standardized work.
• Experience working in a fast paced unionized manufacturing environment
• Maintenance background preferred

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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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 leadership level 5 and ranges from $138,240-261,720.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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