Production Team Leader: Continuous Improvement & Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount

Employee groups

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Ohio seeks a capable leader to oversee all shifts within a department, driving Ford Production System standards, guiding continuous improvement, and acting as a change agent to improve performance.

The role emphasizes coaching teams, planning maintenance, and ensuring safety and standardization across workstations, with a focus on strong communication and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Production experience.
• 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.
• Work well under pressure and to be able to work under crisis management when necessary.
• Ability to work and multi-task in fast paced environment.
• Leadership in One FORD behaviors with strong interpersonal and teambuilding skills.

Responsibilities

• Confirm standards are in place.
• Monitor and confirm that operating system standards are applied throughout the plant.
• Develop, coach, and support to achieve SQDCPME objectives.
• Support issues raised by the teams.
• Coach and validate resolution of abnormalities and closure of concerns.
• Provide necessary resources to maintain production flow and confirm critical inputs meet standards.
• Plan maintenance tasks, monitor completion and effectiveness, and drive improvement.
• Communicate and recognize team efforts.
• Enable a culture of learning through effective communication.
• Respect and encourage respect among all team members.
• Create a conducive work environment for duties.
• Establish a Zero Tolerance culture and reinforce mutual respect.
• Foster a proactive, performance-driven culture and morale.
• Proactively recognize team accomplishments and improve morale.
• Ensure completion of administrative responsibilities.
• Ensure basic administrative activities are completed as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Change management

Public speaking

Data analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Ohio seeks a capable leader to oversee all shifts within a department, driving Ford Production System standards, guiding continuous improvement, and acting as a change agent to improve performance.

The role emphasizes coaching teams, planning maintenance, and ensuring safety and standardization across workstations, with a focus on strong communication and collaboration.