Stanton, TN, USA
5 days ago
Area Manager MP&L, Ford at BlueOval City, Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center

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? 

Ford is investing $5.6 billion to build its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities at BlueOval City in West Tennessee.  The Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center will produce the next generation electric truck with production beginning in 2027.  We’re building our first mega-campus in more than a generation – and it’s electric.  This brand-new facility will use Ford’s 100 years of expertise and will be among the largest automotive manufacturing campuses in U.S. history, harnessing our global manufacturing ability and innovative technologies.  Like the iconic Rouge complex in Michigan did a century earlier, BlueOval City will usher in a new era for American manufacturing. Our site aspires to have 100% renewable energy, zero waste to landfill and water to help make sure our planet is in it for the long haul.  For more information about Ford’s BlueOval Plans, visit www.blueovalcity.com

You'll Have…

Education:      Bachelor’s Degree Minimum of 5 years of MP&L and/or Manufacturing Experience Strong ability to interface with plant hourly, salaried personnel, and executive leadershipCompetent in the use of data for decision-makingAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writingSuccessful candidate must be able to demonstrate Ford+ leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills 

 

Even Better, You'll Have…

Bachelor’s degree in Material Planning and Logistics, Supply Chain mgmt., Material Handling/Packaging Engineering, Business Administration, Industrial Operations, Logistics6-sigma designation preferredStrong analytical skills and quick decision-making capability preferredMicrosoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook) 

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

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.


For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:


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This position is a leadership level 5.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 
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The MP&L Area Manager will use their extensive operations experience to set up and run their area within the assembly plant site. The Area Manager must have leadership experience and a background in Ford Production Systems. 


What You'll Do:

Accountable for planning and implementation including production and non-production materials from the loading/unloading receiving/shipping docks, shipping/receiving CMMS transactions, line feeding up to the point of use to the production customer, which includes proper storage, material disposition, Hazmat, continuous improvements in PMHV equipment activity, removing scrap material, forward model launch timing and change control, synchronous material flow, marketplace management, onsite switching, bullpen management, container management, and industrial material. Implement Ford Production System principles through synchronous material flow and lean manufacturing. Conduct department reviews, which include status and improvement actions for safety, quality, delivery, cost, people, maintenance, and environment (SQDCPME). Remove internal barriers by getting resources and aligning objectives and systems.Manage the business with policy deployment objectives, implementation plans, and proper accountability.Develop and implement processes to ensure the effective training and development of department personnel and create developmental opportunities for direct reports. Develop organizational capability through coaching and development at all levels of the organization. Ensure employees receive the necessary training, coaching, and experiences to raise their performance level and advance the organization.
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