Front End Production Area Manager — Lean, MES & Leadership

Ford Motor Company; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 142,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company seeks a seasoned leader to guide a high-performing team at the BlueOval Battery Park Michigan site, delivering data-driven solutions and driving transformation of manufacturing processes.

You will develop leaders, leverage MES and real-time data to remove bottlenecks, and foster a culture of trust, learning, and inclusion across diverse teams. This is a leadership role shaping the next era of automotive manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing, engineering, or operations leadership experience.
• Ability to communicate complex operational concepts to all leadership levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of KPIs to support department objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Mentor teams and develop knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Lead change to establish manufacturing standards.
• Engage with production teams to problem solve and listen.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Cross-cultural leadership

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Team motivation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Master’s Degree

Tools

MES

Job description

Ford Motor Company seeks a seasoned leader to guide a high-performing team at the BlueOval Battery Park Michigan site, delivering data-driven solutions and driving transformation of manufacturing processes.

You will develop leaders, leverage MES and real-time data to remove bottlenecks, and foster a culture of trust, learning, and inclusion across diverse teams. This is a leadership role shaping the next era of automotive manufacturing.