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.
In this position...
The Paint Area Manager will lead the planning and development of the Paint Shop area. The Paint Area Manager will be assigned a GFPS System or Key Unifying Process (KUP) and be responsible to become the site subject matter expert work with the other Area Managers and implement that System or KUP across the plant. The Paint Area Manager will be a memberof the Plant Leadership Team who is responsible for delivering the business objectives of the Paint Area Manager will champion the implementation of strategies to form the culture required to achieve the plant Vision Mission and Values and delivering SQDCPME objectives for their respective areavia truly empowered and supported teams.
What youll do...
Communication & Recognition
Enable a culture of learning through demonstration of effective communication skills
Respect and encourage respect of all team members by my actions.
Speak/Present information to Senior Leadership
Develop Organizational Capability
Develop/Coach Leaders as Teachers at all levels. Ensure employees receive the necessary training coaching and experiences to raise the performance level and advance the organization through ONE Ford Behaviors
Create 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 collect the hearts and minds of the people
Proactively recognize the teams accomplishments and improve morale
Youll have...
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Manufacturing Engineering
7 years of Paint Manufacturing/Finishing automation and automotive experience
7 years of experience leading revisions and improvements to meet new standards as manufacturing operating systems mature
Even better you may have...
Demonstrated leadership skills
Validated ability to resolve diverse issues and conflict situations
Strong ability to lead a large organization; interface/manage plant hourly personnel salaried personnel and contract personnel
Solid understanding of conveyor systems programming and Paint/Sealer applications
Fundamental working knowledge of Robotics and Controls
Experience with DURR Paint shops
Familiarity with VFDs network / Ethernet controls
Deep knowledge of Paint processes material and facility requirements and ability to teach paint process to the organization using Lean Manufacturing techniques
Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma Master Black Belt experience
Proven ability to communicate and present to diverse audiences
Strong analytical skill and quick decision-making capability
Competent in the use of data for decision making
Systematic problem-solving capability including 8Ds FMEAs DMAICs
Confirm operating standards are in place and being adhered to throughout the area
Demonstrated ability to ensure in station process control
Knowledge of control plans and failure mode risk mitigation
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 level 5.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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