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. What will you make today? 

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... 

Monitor and confirm that manufacturing operating system standards are being applied and adhered to throughout the area.

You'll have... 

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or other engineering related field 5+ years in maintenance and engineering Tenure as a supervisor? 3+ years of experience in assembly manufacturing processes 3+ years of production experience in a manufacturing environment Strong ability to interface with plant hourly, salaried personnel and plant management Validated ability to present in front of plant management Ability to teach Ford Production System principles Demonstrated union negotiation experience Competent in the use of data for decision making Proven team-oriented skills and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Demonstrated leadership skills with a history of resolving diverse problems Validated tenure working successfully under pressure and able to navigate crisis situations when necessary  Proven ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in One FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills 

Even better, you may have...

Master's Degree Lead Process Coach experience  6-sigma designation preferred Strong analytical skills and quick decision-making capability preferred Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook) 

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

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 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:

https://fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD

This position is a leadership salary grade LL6.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. TN Visa holders may be considered. 

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.

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What you'll do...

Lead Maintenance and engineering teams in production scheduling, staffing, procurement and maintenance of Final Department equipment  Lead Project Writing and process of collecting and evaluating data in sound business cases Coach, counsel and teach the team to handle and lead multi-dollar projects and handle any issues/concerns (facilitate corrective actions as needed) Champion constraint analysis and coordinate activities to eliminate the bottlenecks Ensure deliverables are aligned with VIM Action Matrix, 5-year plan, JPH Package  Establish the goal of maximizing equipment effectiveness to improve productivity Review/approve PM activities Address department Health and Safety concerns Proactively recognize the teams' accomplishments and improve morale Facilitate Results Process through utilization of standard processes and tools Develop, coach, and support to achieve SQDCPME objectives Drive continuous improvement on systemic abnormalities to prevent reoccurrence Provide necessary resources to maintain production flow and confirm critical inputs are being performed to the acceptable standard(s) Analyze the plant's personnel and capital resources to select the best ways of meeting the production quota Monitor production runs to make sure they stay on schedule and correct any problems that may arise Promote continuous improvement in the ME organization with the common goal of improving product quality, plant competitiveness and total cost structure Ensure department complies with government/industry standards Plan FTPM activities to improve area performance Drive the creation and coordination of work plans (downtime, shutdown, manage the change), and ensure the team is executing.  Evaluate the effectiveness of work plans. Plan and implement revisions and improvements to meet the new standards as the manufacturing operating systems mature Mentor, nurture, develop teams to own working together, modeling the Ford values and expected behaviors Develop and provide feedback for the Process Coach professional development Foster a Zero Tolerance environment and reaffirm team members respect each other Create a proactive performance-driven culture that listens, reacts and supports (effective communication, education, listening, trust) to capture the hearts and minds of the people