Manufacturing Operations Leader

2 weeks ago


Sheffield Lake, Ohio, United States Ford Motor Company Full time
Job Description

We are the pioneers of innovation and the architects of a better world. At Ford Motor Company, we're driven by a passion to make a difference. Our team is dedicated to building smart vehicles that not only exceed expectations but also make a positive impact on the environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Monitor and Confirm Manufacturing Standards: Ensure that our manufacturing operating system standards are being applied and adhered to throughout the area.
  • Facilitate Results Process: Utilize standard processes and tools to facilitate results and drive continuous improvement.
  • Develop and Coach Teams: Develop, coach, and support teams to achieve SQDCPME objectives and drive excellence in manufacturing.
  • Coach and Teach: Coach, teach, and provide feedback on resolution of abnormalities and validate closure of concerns.
  • Drive Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement on systemic abnormalities to prevent reoccurrence and maintain production flow.
  • Plan Maintenance Tasks: Plan maintenance tasks, monitor completion, and drive improvement and/or coaching opportunities.
  • Adhere to Time and Data Management: Adhere to and modify Time & Data Management to promote a continuous improvement mindset and activities in the team.
  • Plan FTPM Activities: Plan FTPM activities to improve area performance and drive excellence in manufacturing.
  • Drive Work Plans: Drive the creation and coordination of work plans, ensure the team is executing, and evaluate the effectiveness of work plans.
  • Implement Revisions and Improvements: Plan and implement revisions and improvements to meet new standards as the manufacturing operating systems mature.
  • Enable a Culture of Learning: Enable a culture of learning through effective communication skills, recognition, and coaching to team members.
  • Create a Conducive Work Environment: Create a conducive work environment for teams to complete their assigned responsibilities and tasks.
  • Mentor and Nurture Teams: Mentor, nurture, and develop teams to own working together, modeling Ford values and expected behaviors.
  • Develop and Provide Feedback: Develop and provide feedback for Process Coach professional development.
  • Create a Zero Tolerance Environment: Create a zero-tolerance environment and reaffirm team members' respect for each other.
  • Create a Proactive Performance-Driven Culture: Create a proactive performance-driven culture that listens, reacts, and supports to capture the hearts and minds of people.
  • Recognize Team Accomplishments: Proactively recognize teams' accomplishments and improve morale.
  • Ensure Administrative Responsibilities: Ensure basic administrative activities are completed, as required.
  • Support Issues Raised by Teams: Support issues raised by teams and plan and manage changes to the system.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technical Field: A bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical field is required.
  • 5+ Years of Maintenance Experience: 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
  • Tenure Working in a Production Environment: Tenure working in a production environment is required.
  • Strong Ability to Interface: A strong ability to interface with plant hourly, salaried personnel, and plant management is required.
  • Strong Ability to Present: A strong ability to present in front of plant management is required.
  • Ability to Teach Ford Production System Principles: The ability to teach Ford Production System principles is required.
  • Union Negotiations Experience: Union negotiations experience is preferred.
  • Competent in Data for Decision Making: Competent in the use of data for decision making is required.
  • Ability to Communicate Effectively: The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, is required.
  • Ability to Work Effectively as Part of a Team: The ability to work effectively as part of a team is required.
  • Excellent Leadership Skills: Excellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to resolve diverse problems are required.
  • Ability to Work Well Under Pressure: The ability to work well under pressure and to be able to work under crisis management when necessary is required.
  • Ability to Work and Multi-Task in a Fast-Paced Environment: The ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment is required.

We offer a work-life balance 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. Join us in building a better world, one smart vehicle at a time.



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