Team Manager

Ford; Wayne, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave programs

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Michigan seeks a leader focused on quality and process engineering within its Manufacturing team. You will drive operational standards, coach teams, and advance continuous improvement across production lines.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience or 8+ years in the field, plus 3+ years of supervision. Proficiency in MS Office and ability to work rotating shifts are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience OR 8+ years of directly relevant industry experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends as required.
• Fundamental knowledge of quality and process engineering.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain operational standards while monitoring adherence to manufacturing operating systems.
• Facilitate the Results Process using standardized tools and methods.
• Support and resolve team-escalated issues through coaching and abnormality resolution.
• Validate permanent corrective actions and drive continuous improvement to prevent systemic recurrence.
• Allocate resources to maintain production flow and ensure standards are met.
• Plan and monitor maintenance tasks while driving process improvements.
• Manage time and data to foster a continuous improvement mindset.
• Lead the planning, coordination, and management of system changes and transitions.
• Drive the creation and coordination of team activities.
• Foster a culture of communication and recognition to develop a motivated workforce.
• Create a conducive work environment that empowers teams to execute responsibilities.

Skills

Quality engineering

Process engineering

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Office

Lean manufacturing

Shift work flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today?

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help support 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 supporting great products people use and love.

In This Role….

You will act as a leader focused on quality and process engineering.

What You’ll Do…

• Establish and maintain operational standards while monitoring adherence to manufacturing operating systems
  
  
  
  • Facilitate the Results Process using standardized tools and methods
  
  
  • Support and resolve team-escalated issues through coaching and abnormality resolution
  
  
  • Validate permanent corrective actions and drive continuous improvement to prevent systemic recurrence
  
  
  • Allocate resources to maintain production flow and ensure standards are met
  
  
  • Plan and monitor maintenance tasks while driving process improvements
  
  
  • Manage time and data to foster a continuous improvement mindset
  
  
  • Lead the planning, coordination, and management of system changes and transitions
  
  
  • Drive the creation and coordination of team activities
  
  
  • Foster a culture of communication and recognition to develop a motivated workforce
  
  
  • Create a conducive work environment that empowers teams to execute responsibilities
  
  
  
  

You'll have...

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience OR 8+ years of directly relevant industry experience.


• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).


• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends as required.


• Fundamental knowledge of quality and process engineering.

Even better, you may have...

• Master’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related).


• Tenure working at an automotive manufacturer.


• In-depth knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and constraint management principles.


• Direct experience in an automotive manufacturing environment, specifically with presses.


• Proven experience managing a unionized workforce.

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:

• 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.

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!

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $112,680-$212,760.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6

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.

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

Base salary range = $140-170k max