Lead Process Coach, Maintenance, Ford at BlueOval City

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 will partner 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 and contributing to following:

Hiring the initial skilled workforce
Creating initial training standards
Initial formatting of the equipment structure in Maximo
Equipment buyoff installation and debug
Creation of machine FMEAs and their associated PM tasks.

What youll do
Quality:
Direct data-driven maintenance processes to improve quality metrics (e.g. higher FTT less scrap less contamination etc.)
Devise and implement strategy to tighten tolerances within specifications for fit form and functionality

Delivery:
Coordinate the resources and activities required to ensure problem free start-ups
Facilitate start-up/shift-to-shift meetings
Facilitate constraint analysis and coordinate activities to eliminate bottlenecks

Cost:
Promote and ensure continuous improvement in the manufacturing engineering organization toward the common goal of improving product quality plant competitiveness and total cost structure
Monitor control and improve Maintenance Cost Per Unit (MCPU)
Optimize throughput in accordance with budgets and cost objectives: meet or beat schedule
Manage and support material control (spare part inventory) repair and rebuild programs and reliability and maintainability reviews

People:
Supervise salaried employees
Drive for results Exceed balance scorecard metrics based on facility operating systems.
Offer continuous communication and recognition to your Team and stakeholders
Participate in Time & Data Management meetings for scheduling staffing procurement equipment maintenance inventory control constraint analysis and the coordination of production activities with codependent departments
Build Team Leaders and Team Members capabilities mentor subordinates
Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks; build and nurture a One Team environment
Basic Administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents

Maintenance:
Lead the Maintenance Process coach and MWT (Maintenance Work Team) and other support staff to handle the workload of a fast pace automated technologically advanced manufacturing facility.
Push the teams to problem solve via root cause analysis and develop continuous improvement ideas to exceed objectives.
Ensure Maintenance Operating System (MOS) is understood and followed (Planned Maintenance Proactive Maintenance and Unplanned Maintenance prevention)
Lead all daily weekend and shutdown maintenance planning with input from your team(s)
Integrate the maintenance plan into total department business plan
Maximize equipment effectiveness through a detailed standardized and prioritized preventive and predictive maintenance plan designed to improve productivity
Provide 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
Use Maximo to analyze data and evaluate the effectiveness of the preventive maintenance plan
Jointly coordinate maintenance and engineering activities

Environment:
Ensure department compliance with government industry and corporate standards

Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in One FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal teambuilding and communication skills

Youll have...

High School Diploma or Equivalent
At least one year of experience in team management
At least one year manufacturing supervisory experience
At least one year technical work experience and troubleshooting in a Manufacturing environment
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 problem-solving and conflict management skills
Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Even better you may have

Bachelors Degree in Engineering
Three plus years automotive experience with Paint Maintenance systems knowledge
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles
Knowledge of constraint management principles

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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