Production Team Lead — Lean & Continuous Improvement

Ford-Motor-Company; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a leadership-driven professional in Cincinnati, OH, to oversee all shifts/crews, own department scorecard objectives, and drive continuous improvement through the Ford Production System. You will plan changes, mentor teams, and ensure standards and administrative tasks are completed across the area.

The role requires strong leadership, union experience, and the ability to present to plant management, with a focus on data-driven decisions and a proactive,

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Production experience required.
• Strong ability to interface with plant hourly, salaried personnel and plant management.
• Strong ability to present in front of plant management.
• Ability to teach Ford Production System principles.
• Union negotiations experience.
• Competent in the use of data for decision making.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to resolve diverse problems.

Responsibilities

• Confirm standards are in place.
• Monitor and confirm that manufacturing operating system standards are being applied and adhered to throughout the plant.
• Develop, coach, and support to achieve SQDCPME objectives.
• Support issues raised by the teams.
• Coach, teach, and feedback on resolution of abnormalities, and validate closure of concerns.
• Provide necessary resources to maintain production flow and confirm critical inputs are being performed to the acceptable standard(s).
• Plan maintenance tasks, monitor completion and effectiveness, and drive improvement and/or coaching opportunities.
• Communicate and recognize performance.
• Enable a culture of learning through effective communication.
• Respect and encourage respect of all team members by actions.
• Create a conducive work environment for the team to complete assigned responsibilities.
• Create a Zero Tolerance environment and reaffirm team members' respect.
• Proactively recognize teams’ accomplishments and improve morale.
• Ensure completion of administrative responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Crisis management

Interfacing with stakeholders

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a leadership-driven professional in Cincinnati, OH, to oversee all shifts/crews, own department scorecard objectives, and drive continuous improvement through the Ford Production System. You will plan changes, mentor teams, and ensure standards and administrative tasks are completed across the area.

The role requires strong leadership, union experience, and the ability to present to plant management, with a focus on data-driven decisions and a proactive,