Lead Process Coach MOS, Ford at BlueOval City, Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center

Fords legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary. At Ford at BlueOval City Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center were not just assembling vehicles; were leading a transformation. As a key member of our start-up team youll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from the ground up. Imagine: you at the forefront of the electrification movement helping to bring the next generation of vehicles to driveways job sites and highways everywhere.

At Ford at BlueOval City Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center you will...
use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions
build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future
create a culture of trust encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others
be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.

In this position

• The Lead Maintenance Process Coach partners with the Maintenance Operation Systems (MOS) Manager to create implement and execute all processes and tasks needed to ensure the reliability and availability of the production equipment. The unique timing for THIS position allows for leading of or participation in the following:
  • Hiring the initial skilled workforce
  • Creating initial training standards
  • Initial formatting of the equipment structure in Maximo
  • Equipment buyoff installation and debug
  • Creation machine FMEAs and associated PM tasks.

What youll do
Drive SQCDPME by understanding and consistently applying standard manufacturing operating system processes. Validate and bridge operational needs to ensure the line is running safely smoothly and producing quality parts.

• Safety
  oEnsure department compliance with government industry and corporate standards
  oReview department safety metrics and coordinate improvement activities
  oServe as maintenance liaison for launch-related Pro-Tag and Arc Flash updates Construction Service Safety audits/compliance checks and inter-department Pre-Task Analyses
• Quality
  oDirect data-driven maintenance processes to improve quality metrics (e.g. higher FTT less scrap less contamination etc.)
  oDevise and implement strategy to tighten tolerances within specifications for fit form and functionality
• Delivery
  oCoordinate the resources and activities required to ensure problem free start-ups
  oFacilitate start-up/shift-to-shift meetings
  oFacilitate constraint analysis and coordinate activities to eliminate bottlenecks
• Cost
  oPromote and ensure continuous improvement in the manufacturing engineering organization toward the common goal of improving product quality plant competitiveness and total cost structure
  oMonitor control and improve Maintenance Cost Per Unit (MCPU)
  oOptimize throughput in accordance with budgets and cost objectives: meet or beat schedule
  oManage and support material control (spare part inventory) repair and rebuild programs and reliability and maintainability reviews
• People
  oSupervise salaried employees
  oCommunication and Recognition
  oParticipate in Time & Data Management meetings for scheduling staffing procurement equipment maintenance inventory control constraint analysis and the coordination of production activities with codependent departments
  oBuild Team Leaders and Team Members capabilities mentor subordinates
  oCreate a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks; build and nurture a One Team environment
  oBasic Administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents
• Maintenance
  oLead all daily weekend and shutdown maintenance planning with input from your team(s)
  oIntegrate the maintenance plan into total department business plan
  oMaximize equipment effectiveness through a detailed standardized and prioritized preventive and predictive maintenance plan designed to improve productivity
  oProvide resources support and priorities for all maintenance actions; Use Maximo (MFM) to document all maintenance activities (planned and crisis) and create reports to support continuous improvement
  oUse Maximo to analyze data and evaluate the effectiveness of the preventive maintenance plan
  oJointly coordinate maintenance and engineering activities
• Environment
  oEnsure department compliance with government industry and corporate standards
  

Youll have

• Education: High School Diploma
• Experience: 1-2 years technical work experience and troubleshooting in a Manufacturing environment
• Fundamental working knowledge of PLC logic and controls
• Ability to work any shift as well as rotating shifts and weekends
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills
• 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

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience: 3-5 years automotive experience
• Body shop/stamping/paint/subassembly experience preferred
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Knowledge of constraint management principles
• Safety and Quality experience preferred
• Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• CNC machining experience (PTO specific)
• Helium leak stand experience (PTO specific)

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor 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 Years Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 8.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.
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