Team Manager-Launch - Paint

Ford Motor Company; Wayne (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a team of hourly production professionals in a high-volume manufacturing setting. You will uphold Ford Production System standards, coach teammates, and drive continuous improvement to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Maintenance, and Environment goals.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, strong leadership, and the capacity to manage change in a unionized plant environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of paint experience supervising hourly teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience working within a unionized environment.
• Proven ability to use data to inform decisions and drive results.
• Excellent leadership skills with ability to resolve problems under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal, team building, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Uphold standards by applying Lean Manufacturing and Standardized Work across the area.
• Lead your team to hit daily and long-term Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Maintenance, and Environment goals.
• Coach and lead root cause analysis to implement permanent corrective actions for process abnormalities.
• Ensure production flow with adequate resources and standard inputs for a smooth process.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement projects to address systemic issues.
• Plan and execute work for scheduled downtime and shutdowns; evaluate effectiveness.
• Plan and implement process revisions to meet new standards as systems evolve.
• Coordinate TPM activities to improve equipment reliability and area performance.
• Lead and develop hourly production teams through training and feedback.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive culture with strong communication and engagement.
• Manage administrative tasks like timekeeping, reporting, and safety documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Data-driven decisions

Team Coaching

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles the world expects from us. Within our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. That means we’re continually seeking diligent, determined performers who think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.

In this role…

You will lead a team of Production Supervisors, driving the production of world-class vehicles. You will be responsible for upholding the standards of the Ford Production System, developing your team, and relentlessly pursuing continuous improvement to meet our goals

What You’ll Do...

Drive Operational Excellence & Execution

• Uphold Standards: Monitor and ensure all manufacturing operating system standards (Lean Manufacturing, Standardized Work) are consistently applied throughout your area of responsibility.
• Achieve Production Targets: Lead your team to achieve daily and long-term objectives across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Maintenance, and Environment (SQDCPME).
• Lead Problem Solving: Act as the first line of support for issues raised by the team. Coach and lead root cause analysis to implement permanent corrective actions for any process abnormalities.
• Ensure Production Flow: Provide the necessary resources and confirm all critical inputs are performed to standard, ensuring a smooth and efficient production process.

Lead Continuous Improvement & Strategic Planning

• Drive Systemic Improvements: Identify and drive continuous improvement projects to address systemic issues and prevent the recurrence of problems.
• Lead and coordinate Continuous Improvement events on the plant floor, empowering your team to identify and eliminate waste to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Plan & Execute Work: Lead the creation, coordination, and execution of work plans for scheduled downtime and shutdowns. Evaluate the effectiveness of these plans to drive future improvements.
• Manage Change: Plan and implement process revisions and improvements to meet new standards as our manufacturing systems evolve.
• Optimize Maintenance: Plan and monitor Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities to improve equipment reliability and overall area performance.

Develop and Lead High-Performing Teams

• Lead & Develop World-Class Teams: As a dedicated coach and mentor, you will empower your team of hourly production professionals to reach their full potential through consistent training, constructive feedback, and unwavering support, fostering a culture of safety and excellence.
• Foster a Culture of Respect: Champion a positive and inclusive work environment where all team members are respected, and psychological safety is paramount.
• Coach and Develop Talent: Mentor, nurture, and develop your team members. Provide consistent feedback to grow their skills and support their professional development.
• Drive Engagement & Recognition: Create a performance-driven culture that listens and reacts. Proactively recognize team accomplishments to build morale and capture the hearts and minds of your people.
• Communicate Effectively: Enable a culture of learning and transparency through clear, consistent, and effective communication.

Manage Administrative Duties

• Ensure all necessary administrative tasks, such as timekeeping, reporting, and safety documentation, are completed accurately and on time.

You’ll Have:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: 5 or more years of paint experience supervising hourly teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience in a high-volume manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience working within a unionized environment.
• Proven ability to use data to inform decisions and drive results.
• Excellent leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to resolve diverse problems under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal, team building, and communication skills, with the ability to present confidently to plant management.

Even Better You’ll Have:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience: 8 or more years of paint experience supervising hourly teams in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment.
• Prior tenure in a direct leadership or supervisory role in manufacturing.
• Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) or other Lean Manufacturing certification.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

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 a leadership-level grade 6.

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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.