Production Supervisor-Tool & Die

Production Supervisor - Tool & Die

At Ford Motor Company we are taking our Tool & Die Supervisors to the next level. Some of these talented employees have the title of Process Coach-Tool & Die and are responsible for supporting teaching and coaching the work team (Team Leader and Team Members) to deliver key measurables that support score card targets as well as performing deep analysis of issues and continuous improvement by connecting results with the Andon the Process and the Inputs.

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. What will you make today
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 us

What Youll Do...

The Production Supervisor- Tool & Die position is a supervisory leadership role supported by on-the-job training development and opportunity for career progression. Production Supervisors are:

• Resilient

• Detail oriented

• Ambitious

• Demonstrate high integrity

What youll do...

• Coach Safety Quality and Productivity to ensure objectives are met through following standardized work

• Optimize throughput in accordance with budgets and cost objectives

• Support Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) and coach problem resolution to the lowest level

• Communication and Recognition

• Meet FTT inventory cost scrap supply and tooling expense targets

• Build Team Leader and Team Member capability

• Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities/tasks

• Basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents

• Coordination of Safety Operating System activities including overhead safety lifting and rigging and Energy Control and Lockout procedures

• Lead skilled trades/die maintenance personnel to evaluate Die Readiness requirements for maintaining and improving production yields output and up time.

• Supervise preventative maintenance schedules inspections and repairs to minimize down time

• Coordinate and schedule manpower and materials to meet maintenance requirements to minimize down time

• Responsible for monitoring day-to-day production processes Draw panel formability last hit process contamination investigation

• Understanding and expertise in draw die forming maintenance of beads trim steels and pierce operations

• Ability to coordinate major and minor die repairs

• Determine and correct root cause of related downtime issues

• Assist and teach die maintenance troubleshooting techniques to improve mean time between failure and mean time to repair

• Ensure start-up readiness for production

• Coordination of maintenance activities with other plant operations

• Identify and ensure that safety hazards and unsafe practices are corrected and addressed

• Performs other related duties.

Youll have...

• High School Diploma or GED

• 1 years of supervisory and / or manufacturing experience

• Working knowledge in Microsoft: Excel Word PowerPoint and Outlook

• Ability to work rotating shifts and hours including nights and weekends

• Position is currently for 1st shift: 10pm -6am however applicants must be open to work any shift and hours

Required Behavior

• Fundamental working knowledge major automotive die forming

• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism in difficult and stressful situations

• Two-way communicator who actively listens to hourly team members leaders business partners and customers

• Highly committed to continuous improvement while applying innovative solutions with a customer first mindset

• Create a culture of safety and apply and implement workplace policies

• Administer the CBA (collective bargaining agreement) consistently and effectively

• Values different opinions & is open to ideas & perspectives from others

• Capable of assigning work to unionized hourly workforce and holding employees accountable for following processes pertaining to daily work assignments in terms of safety quality and throughput

• Strong organizational and administrative skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership behaviors

• Ability to multi-task

• Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills

• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in Ford OS (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal teambuilding and communication skills.

Even better you may have...

• Bachelors Degree or completion of Die Maker apprenticeship

• 3-5 years automotive experience Body shop/stamping/subassembly experience preferred

• Safety and quality experience

• Six Sigma: Black or Green Belt certified

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles

• Knowledge of constraint management principles

• Prior experience managing a unionized work force.

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you are looking for the next step in your career and passionate about developing your capabilities 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 and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and more

• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members

• 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.

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sponsorship is not available for this position.

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