Team Manager-Maintenance

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At Ford Motor Company we are dedicated to designing manufacturing and selling high-quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers. We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. Come discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles the environment the community and the world in which we live.

As part of our Manufacturing team youll help build the world-class state-of-the-art smart vehicles were known our plants around the world were constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. Youll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

What Youll Do...

Safety & Compliance
Ensure strict department adherence to all government industry and corporate Health & Safety standards.
Drive continuous improvement in safety metrics and enforce rigorous safety protocols including specialized launch-related updates and regular audits.

Quality Assurance
Lead data-driven maintenance processes to enhance key quality metrics such as First Time Through (FTT) reduced scrap and contamination control.
Conduct thorough root cause analyses and implement permanent corrective actions using established methodologies (e.g. Global 4D/8D).

Production & Delivery
Monitor production schedules promptly resolving maintenance-related issues to ensure operational continuity.
Facilitate seamless start-ups and effective shift-to-shift transitions.
Identify analyze and eliminate production bottlenecks by coordinating resources and activities.

Cost Management
Develop sound business cases for projects and effectively manage departmental budgets.
Optimize Maintenance Cost Per Unit (MCPU) and align maintenance activities with financial targets and production schedules.
Oversee material control spare parts inventory repair/rebuild programs and reliability reviews.

People Leadership & Development
Communicate departmental goals disseminate policies and drive performance through metrics like SQDCPME.
Coach mentor and develop team members fostering a culture of accountability teamwork empowerment and continuous improvement.
Lead and coordinate activities related to staffing production scheduling equipment maintenance quality and inventory control.
Promote and support collaborative work groups integrating skilled trades effectively.

Maintenance Operations
Coordinate resources for ME organization launches ensuring timely execution within budgetary and schedule constraints.
Maximize equipment effectiveness through comprehensive standardized and prioritized preventive and predictive maintenance plans.
Develop approve and assess maintenance plans and strategies that align with overall departmental business objectives.
Ensure strict adherence to Maintenance Operating System processes and monitor progress against established goals.

Youll have....

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Engineering (Electrical Mechanical Industrial or a closely related field).
5 years of progressive experience in maintenance and/or engineering roles within a manufacturing environment.
3 years of direct experience with assembly manufacturing processes.
2 years of experience operating within a production environment.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities including the ability to lead empower and develop teams of 5 or more individuals.
Proven proficiency in problem-solving methodologies (e.g. Six Sigma) and strong analytical skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to manage conflict and negotiate effectively.
Solid working knowledge of the Ford Production System.
Demonstrated alignment with ONE FORD leadership behaviors emphasizing teamwork and results delivery.

Even Better Youll Have...

Masters degree in Engineering (Electrical Mechanical Industrial or a closely related field).
Prior experience managing a unionized workforce.
Experience driving safety and quality improvement initiatives.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles.
Understanding of constraint management principles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook).

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 leadership level 6.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: 2025-benefits-and-comp-LL6-sal-plan-1

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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