Team Manager - Production

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. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

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

In this position...

You will be responsible for “depth and breadth” on all shifts/crews within a department, delivering all department scorecard objectives, owning processes (e.g., constraint management), standardization across all workstations within the area, planning change, determining continuous improvement opportunities, and serving as a change agent to drive the Ford Production System.

- 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
- Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in One FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree
- Broad production experience
- Lead Process Coach experience
- 6-sigma designation preferred
- Strong analytical skills and quick decision making capability preferred
- Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)

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