Team Manager - Production

Ford Motor Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a qualified Manufacturing team member to coach teams and drive quality and productivity initiatives. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in a manufacturing environment. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing processes and contribute to innovative vehicle production.

Benefits

Generous PTO

Retirement Savings Plans

Incentive Compensation

Stock Investment Plans

Professional Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience.
• Experience in Production and Machining preferred.
• Strong leadership characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Coach safety and productivity teams to ensure objectives are met.
• Drive the MTC process and ensure compliance.
• Strategic planning and coordination of Kaizen activities.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Analytical Skills

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Engineering or Production

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

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.

What you’ll be able to do:

In this key position, you will coach safety, quality and productivity teams to ensure objectives are met through the development of and adherence to standardized work. Through process confirmation and building worker accountability, you will ensure that the line is running safely, smoothly, and producing quality parts. You will also:

• Teach, confirm, and ensure adherences to SQPCPME Operating Systems
• Responsible for the training and implementation of production work teams
• Ensure Quality Operating System is understood and followed (Control Plan, Process Verification, and Dimensional Capability)
• Drive the MTC (Manage the Change) process. Ensure compliance to process and communicate change to Team Members
• Develop relationships with UAW to achieve business results and resolve issues at the floor level.
• Ensure training gaps are identified and plans implemented to achieve versatility requirements
• Clear understanding of scheduling production, line releases and maintenance
• Strategic planning and coordination of Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) activities to achieve Safety, Quality, and Productivity objectives
• Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks
• Six Sigma problem solving skills to support continuous improvement mentality
• Disseminate policy deployment, drive SQDCPME, and communicate departmental goals

The minimum requirements we seek:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2+ years of experience
  

Our preferred requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree Management, Engineering or Production
• 5+ years of Supervisory experience
• Experience in Production and Machining preferred
• Experience as Plant Superintendent or Production Supervisor preferred
• Strong leadership characteristics
• Experience with Microsoft includes Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Must have leadership skills to lead, empower, and develop Salary and UAW Hourly employees
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written). Must be able to summarize sophisticated issues
• Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Production, Maintenance and/or Quality experience

What you’ll receive in return:

As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we’d love to have you join us.

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.

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.

For information on Ford’s benefits and compensation, click here:

https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2022-benefits-and-comp-GSR-sal-plan-1.pdf

At Ford, the health and safety of our employees is our top priority. Vaccination has been proven to play a critical role in combatting COVID-19. As a result, Ford has made the decision to require U.S. salaried employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless employees require an accommodation for religious or medical reasons. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption.

About the company

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