Tool & Die Team Manager (KTP)

In this position...

Create a team environment to exceed customer expectations.

What youll do...

Compliance to budget and management system requirements.

Oversees operation of the Tool Shop activities such as but not limited to; work assignments shift assignments to insure efficient and continued operation of the Tool Shop.

Insure that required repairs modifications EC and PC changes are completed within the time frame required.

Coordinates and interfaces with all activities involving all internal and external tooling activities.

Prepares as needed customer tooling status updates.

Makes required purchases of cutting tools end mills files drills grinding wheels and other necessary supplies to the operation of the department efficiently.

Maintain tool shop area and keeps equipment in good operating condition and repair.

Communicate both verbally and in writing ideas and procedures effectively.

Cooperates with personnel in all departments by making cost estimates completion dates and updating progress of tools.

Assist Engineering Department when required. Includes troubleshooting new and existing jobs cycle improvement quality improvement and tooling function.

Control the shipment entering and leaving the Tool Shop to either other business units or outside vendors.

Coach safety quality and productivity teams to ensure objectives are met through the development of and adherence to standardized work. Through process confirmation and building worker accountability ensure that the production line is running safely smoothly and producing quality parts.

Drive the Manage the Change (MTC) process. Ensure compliance to process and communicate changes to Team Members

Strategic planning and coordination of Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) activities to achieve Safety Quality and Productivity objectives.

Six Sigma problem solving skills to support continuous improvement mentality.

Drive and optimize Preventive Maintenance (PMs) processes.

Youll have...

High School Diploma or GED

5 years of Supervisor experience.

Experience with Microsoft including Outlook Excel Word and PowerPoint.

Must have leadership skills to lead empower and develop Salary and Hourly employees

Strong communication skills (verbal & written). Must be able to summarize complex issues.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Production Maintenance and/or Quality experience.

Die construction and Tryout experience.

Understanding of Dimension Control and CMM data.

Knowledge of Teamcenter and Catia

Even better you may have...

A Bachelors Degree

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 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

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.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: position is a leadership salary grade LL6.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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