Assistant Plant Manager Dearborn Truck Plant

• Leverage data and insights to drive lean improvements that deliver on cost and quality targets.
• Continually seek opportunities to improve processes and outcomes leveraging KPIs and the PDCA model
• Hold self and others accountable for excellence and adherence to operational and behavioral expectations
• Effectively collaborate with Area Managers Process Coaches and Hourly Employees
• Develop leaders as teachers and prioritizes ongoing development and evaluation of employee performance to drive results.
• Lead implementation of the Ford Production System aligned with lean principles and behaviors.
• Leadtransformation and change management efforts to advance the companys competitiveness.
• Elevate concerns/risks and recognizes achievements

Focus

• Serve as partnerto Plant Manager andchange agent drivingresults and leveraging relationships to get things done

• Establish and operationalize a local vision and mission through clear goal-setting and communication

• Ensure operational stability by implementing disciplined processes and standards meeting jobs per hour rolled -throughput-yield quality and other key metrics.

• Strong problem solver who can lead effectivelyunder pressure and crisis manage when necessary.

• Manage costs and resources responsibly and for the betterment of the plant

Collaboration

• Has self-awareness and a deep understanding of employees aspirations strengths and well-being evidenced by employee engagement scores regular check-ins and time spent on the plant floor (80%).

• Partner with Plant Manager to build a positive and inclusive cultureby leveraging diverse viewpoints and mutual respect.

• Foster collaboration on best practices standardized work and building networks across functional areas.

• Build strong relationships with employees Employee Resource Groups the union suppliers and cross-functional teams.

• Consistently demonstrate empathy and Gembaengaging regularly with employees on the plant floor to listen and problem solve.

• Role model authenticity and inspires through charismatic communication andleading by example

• Bring a high level of energy and effort to all tasks

Functional & Technical Knowledge

The minimum requirements we seek

• Associates degree or equivalent experience in an engineering or technical field.

• 5 years of progressive responsibilities and experience inoperations leadership.

• Extensive experience in high-volume complex manufacturing environments.

• Expertise in lean kaizen and TPS is a must.

• Basic understanding of managing a Profit and Loss statement demonstrating strong financial acumen.

• 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.

• Aspiration for continued career growth and new challenges.

• Must be open to relocation