Area Manager, Body

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves

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 Body Shop Area Manager will lead the planning and development of the Body Shop area. The Body Area Manager will be assigned to a GFPS System or Key Unifying Process (KUP) and be responsible for becoming the site subject matter expert work with the other Area Managers and implement that System or KUP across the plant. The Body Area Manager will be a memberof the Plant Leadership Team which is responsible for delivering the business objectives of the Body Area Manager will champion the implementation of strategies to form the culture required to achieve the plant Vision Mission and Values and deliver SQDCPME objectives for their respective areavia truly empowered and supported teams.

What youll do...

• Demonstrate empathy and Gemba engaging regularly with employees in the production environment to listen and problem solve
• Utilize lean manufacturing principles and processes to global manufacturing standards
• Leverage performance data for strategic insights to predict early warning indicators identify opportunities make decisions and deliver solutions
• Achieving Business results by Leading the development and delivery of KPIs ensuring Department objectives support the business objectives
• Ensure stability within their area by focusing on inputs processes and the required outputs
• Drive Continuous Improvement by eliminating internal roadblocks and providing the necessary resources to their teams to support problem resolution resulting in cost/quality improvement
• Collaborate with subject matter experts across functions/departments to drive innovation and deliver timely solutions
• Lead transformation and change management efforts
• Develop organizational capability through coaching and development of Leaders as Teachers at all levels of the organization.
• Participate in talent strategies to develop high performing diverse talent and teams to ensure the highest levels of engagement and retention.

Youll have...

• Education: Bachelors Degree
• Experience:
  • 7 years of progressive responsibilities and experience in operations leadership
  • Extensive experience in high-volume complex manufacturing environments
  • Experience successfully leading a manufacturing function and directly overseeing 50 hourly employees at once
  • Demonstrated track record of building trust and rapport with employees and stakeholders and creating positive and healthy cultures.
  • Excellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to resolve diverse problems
  • Strong problem solver who can lead effectively under pressure and crisis manage when necessary
  • Aspiration for continued career growth and new challenges.
• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership with outstanding interpersonal team building and communication skills

Even better you may have...

• Education: Bachelors degree in an engineering or technical field
• Experience:
  • Operational experience leading manufacturing processes across multiple areas (body paint final assembly etc.)
  • Lean / Six Sigma certification or demonstrated equivalent experience applying lean manufacturing principles and standardized work.
  • Experience working in a fast paced unionized manufacturing environment
  • Maintenance background preferred

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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